Carol Sue Julian

Carol Sue (Hankins) Julian, 82, of Mooresville, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, February 13, 2026, while surrounded by those that loved her the most, and in the comfort of her home. She was born in Indianapolis on February 12, 1944, to the late Irvin F. “Bud” and Beulah G. (Socks) Hankins. Growing up on the southwest side of Indy, Carol was a proud graduate of Ben Davis High School with the class of 1962. She secured employment with LS Ayers in downtown Indianapolis as a shoe salesperson then went to work for Farm Bureau Insurance in the mail room. While delivering her daily mail, she caught the eye of a young soldier named Bill, who had just been released from his duties with the Army. He mustered up the courage to ask her out and the pair spent their first date at the Cozy Restaurant; on the same day Kennedy was assassinated. They were united in marriage on April 24, 1964, and spent the next 61 years loving each other, creating a bond that stood the test of time, and bringing three children into the world. Originally settling in Franklin, the family moved around a bit before building their forever home in 1988. Vacations were spent travelling to Grand Rapids to visit relatives, trips to Santa Clause Land, Nashville, TN, where they took in the sights and visited the Grand Ole Opry. Carol enjoyed fishing at the lake at the house in Camby and played softball in the front yard with her entire gang. A Godly woman, and true to her faith, she was a member of the Brooklyn Church of God where she was gifted with musical abilities and played the organ and the piano. In addition, she played on the church softball team. When her kids got older, she went to work for the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation as the head cook in the kitchen, retiring in 2001. A bargain shopper, Carol, found pleasure in yard sales, and was blessed with the ability to find the best deals. Her kitchen was always open, and she made the best chicken and dumplings, homemade biscuits, chocolate mayonnaise cake, pork chops, and scrumptious mac and cheese. There was always an abundance of food, and she made sure there was a dish for everyone’s palette. She spoke with her children daily and continuously had their best interest at heart. Funny and silly at times, she was a devoted wife and mother, and as Bill said, she put up with a lot from him. Loving and caring through and through, Carol was the light in her family’s world, and she will be forever missed. Carol leaves behind her husband and soulmate, Bill Julian of Mooresville; children, Kevin Julian (Rosemarie) of Mooresville, Melissa Julian of Mooresville, and Tricia Miller (Ray) of Bedford; twin sister, Carolyn Hestand of Indianapolis, brother, Michael Hankins (Claudette) of Waverly, and sister, Anita Glaze (Ed) of Waverly; grandchildren, Bryan Julian (Andrea) of Coatsville, Cody Julian (Rachel) of Martinsville, Raelyn Miller of Fort Royal, VA, Matthew Julian (Olivia) of Mooresville, Grant Miller of Arlington, VA, and Cole Julian of West Valley City, UT; along with her great grandchildren, Louise, Gwyneth, and Joanna. Cremation and Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 5:00pm until a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00pm, Pastor Dan McMillan will officiate, and cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine St Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005, or online by clicking https://lymphoma.org/, and envelopes will be provided during services. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in Carol’s memory, please visit her tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Carol Sue Julian

February 12, 1944 - February 13, 2026