Julia Ann McKittrick-Siebert of Batesville, passed away on September 11, 2022. She was born in Versailles, IN on October 11, 1940, the daughter of Russell Lee Bradford and Hazel Beatrice (Demaree) Bradford was 81 years old. Julia was a 1959 graduate of Versailles High School and afterward moved to Cincinnati with several friends to begin her working career. After working at 5/3 Bank in Cincinnati, she met Curtis Dale McKittrick. They were married on July 29, 1961. They resided in Milan and had two children, Edward Allen and Mari Sue. They were married until Dale’s death on July 19, 1986. Julia later met Marlin Siebert and they were married on June 19, 1992 and he survives her.
Julia went back to work after Dale’s passing at the Ripley County Courthouse, first in the Treasurer’s office, then the Auditor’s office. Julia then decided to run for the Assessor’s office and was successful for 3 terms, retiring in 2008. She loved working with the public and always strived to provide fair and honest service to the taxpayers of the county. Julia was always very proud of her 20 years of public service. Grandma JuJu as they called her, thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all of her grandchildren, along with attending their school events and sports whenever she could. She also loved her many fur babies over the years and was always very proud of her flowers every summer.
Julia is survived by her husband, Marlin Siebert of Batesville; son, Edward (Lisa) McKittrick of Batesville, daughter, Mari (Todd) Tekulve of Batesville; grandchildren, Tracy McKittrick and Benjamin, Molly and Bradley Tekulve all of Batesville; brothers, Bill (Ginger) Bradford of Versailles and Sam Bradford of Indianapolis; sister, Jeannie (Frank) Thomas of Osgood; step-son, John (Jackie) Siebert and step-daughter-in-law, Tina Siebert along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; siblings, Robert, Alvin and Marilyn and her step-son Todd.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4-8pm at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Funeral services are 10:00am on Friday, September 16, 2022 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Crossroads in Batesville with Pastor Marjorie McDaniel officiating. Lunch will be served immediately after the funeral. Burial will follow the luncheon at 2:30pm in the Washington Baptist Church Cemetery in Elrod, IN.
Memorials may be given to the Ripley County Humane Society by bringing to services or mailing to Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for Julia’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.