Julia Geiger Bostick

Raleigh - Julia Geiger Bostick, 88, went home to be with her Lord on February 25, 2012. Julia was born on August 3, 1923, in Raleigh, NC. Her parents were Archie H. and Margaret Dixon Geiger. Julia was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Rev. Joseph K. Bostick, Sr. Julia graduated from Broughton HS, followed by one year of business school. For 42 years, Julia and Joe faithfully served the Lord together in his congregations in United Methodist Churches in eastern NC. Julia was a devoted and loving wife, mom, and grandma, who loved to cook and to sew. Everyone who knew Julia will remember her funny story-telling and unintentional humor. She is survived by daughter, Bonnie Bostick Walker, and son, J. Kent Bostick, both of Raleigh. Julia was Grandma to Ian Philip Walker and his wife Ashley Walker of Raleigh, and Hannah Walker Gregory and her husband Gerald Gregory of Statesville, NC. God blessed the family with four Great-grandchildren: Jude Walker and Channing Walker of Raleigh, Kylie Gregory and Walker Gregory of Statesville, NC. Aunt Julia has four nieces and four nephews, who survive her. The funeral service to celebrate Julia Bosticks life will be Friday, March 2, 2012, 11:00 am, Edenton St. United Methodist Church, 228 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC. Visitation with the family will be held following the service in the church parlor with a reception in the chapel annex. There will be a private family burial at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edenton Street United Methodist Church or Liberty Hospice Services, 3200 Spring Forest Rd., Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27616.