Julie Magness

Julie Magness passed away on July 17, 2025. Born in Kaufman on September 2, 1993, to Elvia Scott and Bradley Magness, Julie spent her entire life in Terrell, where she touched the lives of many with her kindness and caring nature. Julie is preceded in death by her father, Bradley Magness. Throughout her life, Julie worked in various retail positions, always bringing a cheerful spirit and genuine warmth to her colleagues and customers. She especially enjoyed her time working at Sonic during her younger years, where she made lasting friendships and happy memories. Julie was passionate about cosmetology and the creative arts, often spending her free time on arts and crafts projects. She was an avid reader, particularly drawn to fantasy and science fiction, and found inspiration and joy in the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli, and Don Bluth. Animals held a special place in her heart; she loved dogs, cats, and all creatures, always offering them kindness and affection. Her most cherished memories were made with family during trips to San Antonio, Galveston, and Longview, as well as visits to see loved ones in Mexico and California. She especially valued road trips with her parents, Elvia and Brian, brothers, moments filled with laughter, love, and togetherness. Julie’s greatest life lesson was the importance of family and friends—the love and strength they provide help us to keep moving forward, to recover from hardship, and to embrace every moment we share with them. Above all, her proudest accomplishment was being the mother of her two beloved daughters, whom she described as smart, beautiful, and amazing. She is survived by her mother, Elvia Scott and husband, Brian; daughters: Samantha Magness and Aubrey Matejka; brother Alex Magness and wife, Julie, and their children Gracie, Alexis, Natalie, Korben, Alexander, Emma Magness, and brother Nathan Magness; uncles: Jorge Velasquez and Frank Magness, Glenn Magness; aunts: Rosie Earhardt, Letecia Arredondo, Lorena Arredondo, Kathy Magness; and best friend, Sarah Cavanaugh along with extended family and numerous friends. She will be remembered for her creativity, her compassion, and the lasting impression she made on everyone who knew her. A Funeral Service for Julie will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at First United Methodist Church in Terrell, Texas with an interment to Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Max Slayton Funeral Chapel in Terrell, Texas.

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Julie Magness

September 2, 1993 - July 17, 2025