Julie Lynn Muilenburg

Julie Lynn Muilenburg, age 46, of Sparta, passed away in her home Thursday, July 9, 2015, following a battle with cancer. She was born June 30, 1969 in Springfield, the daughter of Ben and Judy (Tennis) Gardner of Sparta. On December 1, 2007, Julie married Stephen Muilenburg from Sparta. She last worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts in Springfield. Julie loved spending time with her friends and family, shopping, watching music shows in Branson and Cardinal Baseball. She also enjoyed trips to the beach and Table Rock Lake. Julie attended Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include: Her husband, Stephen; her parents, Ben and Judy Gardner of Sparta; a brother, Travis Gardner of Ozark; a niece and nephew Brynna and Ethan Gardner; her mother-in-law, Bonnie Muilenburg of Sparta; three step-children, Tara Loveland and husband Jason of Sparta, Jordan Stallcup and husband Chase of Rogersville, and Blake Muilenburg of Sparta; four grandchildren, Alivia and Reese Loveland, and Norah and Jaxon Stallcup; a host of aunt, uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law. Julie was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Earl Muilenburg, and grandparents, Raymond and Joretta Tennis and Herle and Edna Belle Gardner. Funeral services will be 9:00 AM Saturday, July 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.