Mariah Evelyn Julio

July 26th, 1949 – April 23, 2022

Mariah Evelyn Julio, 76, Crawfordsville, IN, passed away unexpectedly from a coronary in her home on April 23, 2022.

She was born on July 26, 1949 to Albert and Elsie Mae Zentko in Brazil Indiana.

Ms. Julio graduated from Schulty High School in Terre Haute, Indiana and received her nursing degree from St. Anthony School of Nursing, Terre Haute.

She was a long time nurse at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana before beginning work as a patient advocate at Anthem Insurance Company.

She was an adventurer and was never happier than when she was traveling. As winter eased, Ms. Julio had recently been recharged by a few day trips. Her dream and plan was to travel the world once she no longer needed to care for her beloved cat, Gidget. While she did not recognize that goal, family and friends take joy in knowing that the vistas she is experiencing now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven, are much more wonderful than any of this earth’s.

In retirement, Ms. Julio pursued many interests. She began to paint using acrylics and watercolor and became involved as an artist at the Athens Art Gallery in Crawfordsville. She participated in several art shows and enjoyed learning new techniques.

An avid reader, Ms. Julio often spoke of her happy childhood memories of taking a book and an apple and finding a shady spot under a tree to spend the afternoon. She continued her love of the written word by writing and publishing materials for both adults and children. Her work was published in Writer’s Digest, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Inspiration for Nurses and various magazines such as Woman’s World, Good Old Days, Reminiscence and Country. She was also involved with several Writers Groups that helped her hone and use her skills that all may improve. Ms. Julio loved opportunities to promote reading. For those who wish to honor her memory, you are invited to make a memorial donation to the Ladoga-Clark Twp. Public Library, Box 248, Ladoga, IN, 47954, where her sister, Debbie is Library Director.

Survivors include her three sisters Linda (Lee) Burnside, Debbie Clapp and Kim (Dyke) Largent, all from Crawfordsville, IN; two stepchildren Vince(Melissa) Roddy, Illinois and Jeff (Qinugan) Roddy, Alaska; six beloved grandchildren; two nephews Aaron (Sara) Clapp, of Darlington and Brandon Largent of Navajo, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother George Zentko; and brother-in-law Mark Clapp.

A memorial service is scheduled to be held Tuesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at Burkhart Funeral Home, led by Father Michael Bower.  Visitation is scheduled to begin an hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.