Message from
Puddin' Krueger
Fri, 08/12/2016
She was a. wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be missed by family no friends..
In Memory of
Claudette Joyce Julian
Claudette Joyce (Jordan) Julian, 81, passed away at her home on August 9, 2016. She was born February 16, 1935, in Longview, Texas, to Jesse Peavey “J.P.” Jordan and Catherine Myrtle (Sheffield) Jordan.
Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband of 61 years, James Lester Julian, III; children, Joe Kyle Julian, Joni Julian Thrasher & husband William, Mark Haynes Julian, and James Craig Julian & wife Lynn; grandchildren, Gracie Moses & husband Aaron, Ashley Julian, Gard Parkinson & wife Lanna, Jared Julian, Kelsey Julian, Abigail Julian, Trinity Julian, and Hannah Julian; great-grandchildren, Max, Archie, Marshall, Malachi, and Hazel; brother,
John Jordan, sister Janice Jordan Hill; nieces, Michelle Cooper and Tracey Jordan; nephews, Cody Brown and Randy Jordan; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Jordan; nephew, Jesse Cooper; and baby nephew, William Cooper, Jr.
Claudette attended Reagan High School, where she was a member of the Red Coats, a precision drum and bugle corps. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Houston, and previously, at White Oak Baptist Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher and chaperone for many church youth group activities and retreats. She also volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader, Camp Fire Girls Leader, and Travelers Assistance Guide at Houston International Airport. She was an active member of her neighborhood Garden Club where she hosted the annual Valentine’s Day Party, and in recent years, she enjoyed many history, literature, and cultural classes at a community center. The beach held her abiding love, and she was a passionate shell seeker. Above all, she loved her family and friends, finding love and adoration in return.
A graveside service will be held at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery (13401 Eastex Freeway) on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.
Services
Graveside Service
Mon. Aug. 15, 2016
2:00 pm
Brookside Memorial Park
13401 Eastex Fwy.
Houston , TX 77039.
2:00 pm
Brookside Memorial Park
Houston , TX 77039.
Mon. Aug. 15, 2016
2:00 pm
In Memory of
Claudette Joyce Julian
Claudette Joyce (Jordan) Julian, 81, passed away at her home on August 9, 2016. She was born February 16, 1935, in Longview, Texas, to Jesse Peavey “J.P.” Jordan and Catherine Myrtle (Sheffield) Jordan.
Her memory will be cherished by her loving husband of 61 years, James Lester Julian, III; children, Joe Kyle Julian, Joni Julian Thrasher & husband William, Mark Haynes Julian, and James Craig Julian & wife Lynn; grandchildren, Gracie Moses & husband Aaron, Ashley Julian, Gard Parkinson & wife Lanna, Jared Julian, Kelsey Julian, Abigail Julian, Trinity Julian, and Hannah Julian; great-grandchildren, Max, Archie, Marshall, Malachi, and Hazel; brother,
John Jordan, sister Janice Jordan Hill; nieces, Michelle Cooper and Tracey Jordan; nephews, Cody Brown and Randy Jordan; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Jordan; nephew, Jesse Cooper; and baby nephew, William Cooper, Jr.
Claudette attended Reagan High School, where she was a member of the Red Coats, a precision drum and bugle corps. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Houston, and previously, at White Oak Baptist Church, she served as a Sunday School teacher and chaperone for many church youth group activities and retreats. She also volunteered as a Cub Scout Leader, Camp Fire Girls Leader, and Travelers Assistance Guide at Houston International Airport. She was an active member of her neighborhood Garden Club where she hosted the annual Valentine’s Day Party, and in recent years, she enjoyed many history, literature, and cultural classes at a community center. The beach held her abiding love, and she was a passionate shell seeker. Above all, she loved her family and friends, finding love and adoration in return.
A graveside service will be held at Brookside Memorial Park Cemetery (13401 Eastex Freeway) on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m.
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Message from
Tracey Jordan
Mon, 08/15/2016
"My Aunt Claudette"
Claudette was the kindest, sweetest most loving person I have ever known. She cared deeply about others even to her own detriment. She was so loving & giving to others that she unfortunately put herself last even when it came to her own health issues. She would rather feel bad physically than worry anyone or let their needs go unmet. I never saw or heard her say anything negative & that says a lot considering how much she loved to talk. Lol She exemplified the word role model & showed all of us that it is possible to be positive, even about negative or bad things. She had such a strong faith in the Lord that it was evident to all who knew her. She was a true disciple & spoke of her faith in every conversation regardless of the original subject matter. Every time we spoke, she asked me if I was still in Church & if I indicated anything other than the affirmative; I got that worried look that only lasted but a moment in time but seared upon my soul for a lifetime; only because I knew that she wanted the best for me. She would listen patiently to my numerous excuses without even a hint of judgment. She knew the great importance of faith, loving the Lord & great importance of understanding the Lord's teachings and she desperately wanted those she loved to know also. I am not sure if she cared more for the Lord or that everyone in her family knew & loved him too! She was the strongest person I have ever known. When my dad passed, I was only 15. She took me under her wing & treated me as one of her own. She & Jim, shortly after my dad's passing, just gave me a car. I was 15, didn't have a drivers license & hadn't gone thru drivers ed but I had a car! She helped me to get my hardship license & I was the only 9th grader at my school that had a license & a car. I'm not talking about a beat up, clunker car that everyone usually gets for their 1st car. This was a 76 (that was in 1983) Buick Skylark in immaculate condition. There was not one dent on the outside or a single tear or stain on the inside! It was a really NICE car especially for a new & totally clueless driver. It allowed me to get myself to school, get a job & anywhere else I needed or wanted to go. They saw a need and decided that they would meet it. They not only met that need that I didn't even know I had yet but gave me an awesome ride that I was proud to call mine. All new drivers learn by their mistakes & that's why most first cars are cheap, beaten up pieces of junk. But not me, I had the best Aunt & Uncle ever. Claudette was always there for me in so many ways. I was so devastated after dads death that I became self-destructive & very, very angry because I couldn't understand why this happened to my dad & all my friends still had theirs. I was hurt, angry & confused to the point that I decided that it was much easier to not feel anything at all. I got pretty heavy into drugs & did everything & all that I could find just so I didn't have to feel those horrible feelings. It didn't take long for my habit to get pretty bad & I knew if I didn't get help & learn how to cope with my feelings that I had, I would no doubt end up dead or in jail. I knew that I had his life ins payout coming soon so I went to her "my rock" & told her everything. She never once judged me & even volunteered to pay for rehab. I promised her that I would repay them immediately upon receipt of the ins check. I received the check about a month out of rehab & though I was still using some, I immediately signed the check over to her. As messed up as I still was, I knew undoubtedly that she supported my every effort & loved me unconditionally. I know that she would have never asked me for that money & would not have treated me any differently if I hadn't repaid it because that's who she was & help is what she did. I saw so many similar scenarios over the years & came to realize that she not only truly wanted to help others but immensely enjoyed doing so! I don't know if I would have survived those remaining teen years if I hadn't gotten therapy in rehab. I could tell her anything & loved that she would always tell me things about dad; things I would never have known otherwise. She encouraged, supported, worried about, prayed for & built me up. I truly believe that I would not have survived that period if not for her. The word cool only exists at all because someone saw her & thought to themselves; that's one cool chick. When I was 10 I wanted a pair of flip flops so bad but my mom said no, they look tacky. I never told anyone that I wanted them but sure enough, the next Xmas I got an awesome pair of much coveted flip flops from the coolest Aunt ever. I thought I was finally going to be cool & I loved those shoes more than any other gift I received that whole year even tho I remained a dork, not even the cool shoes could help me back then! I still have the pic of me from that Xmas & I had the biggest, stupidest smile on my face because I finally had the cool shoes & since they were a gift mom had to let me wear them! Claudette was the best person that I have ever known & I will miss her terribly. I will hold in my heart & cherish forever all my wonderful memories of my beloved Aunt Claudette. I take comfort in the fact that Grandma, Grandpa, Dad, Jesse & Billy are all up in Heaven together catching up, laughing & feeling no pain.
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