Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen

Julia Elizabeth Lucy Allen, 71, of Christiansburg, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Rufus Willis Sr. and David Allen; son, Victor Willis; grandson, Mikie Willis; and her parents, Frank and Mammie McGuire.

Julia is survived by her children, Mary Bean and husband Steven, Rufus Willis Jr. and wife Maggie, Ray Willis and wife Norma, Mike Willis Sr. and wife Jeannie; sisters, Mary Compton, Josephine Compton; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and six nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 1 p.m. at North Fork Baptist Church, with Rev. Kenneth Poston and Rev. James Walker officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Cemetery.