Julia Ann (Knarr) Binkley
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Julia Ann (Knarr) Binkley, 98, of Winamac, IN passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at her residence in Winamac. She was born at home on July 24, 1924 in Thornhope, IN to John and Dessie (Nice) Knarr. Julia graduated from Pulaski High School in 1942, 80 years ago.
She and John Binkley met on a blind date at Indiana University and married on December 26, 1945 while he was in the Navy and she was finishing college. Julia graduated from Indiana University in 1946 with a BS degree in Business.
Julia and John moved back to her parent's farm where John farmed with his father-in-law. Soon they had two sons, Steven, born September 21, 1946 and Stuart, born on October 2, 1947 and moved to their own farm. Eight years later a daughter, Barbara was born on September 2, 1954.
Julia became a member of the Country Maids Home Extension Club. She kept the accounts for the farm and held the family together when John was unable to farm due to health reasons.
She served on the Pulaski County Public Library Board, was a member of the Pulaski County Memorial Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary, the local Genealogy Society and Historical Society.
Julia was honest, hardworking and a good example to all. She was very proud of her family.
She is survived by:
Steven (Ann) Binkley, Pearcy, Arkansas Son
Barbara (Dean) Neal, Winamac, IN Daughter
Grandchildren:
Paul (Liane) Binkley
Cliffton ( Nikki Sedges) Binkley
Ben (Jenna) Neal
Ellen (Andy) Stellhorn
Ali (Bryan) Myers
13 Great grandchildren:
One Great-great granddaughter
Preceded in death by:
John and Dessie (Nice) Knarr, Parents
John Binkley, Husband
Stuart Binkley, Son
Stanley Binkley, Grandson
Private Burial will take place at Pro Cemetery in Winamac, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.