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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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06/22/2015 – 05/22/2026
Salters, SC
Salters, SC
Funeral Services
A memorial service for Julia will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Visitation
Julia’s family will greet family and friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Memorials
Memorials can be sent to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Lakeside Animal Rescue, PO Box 571, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or online at www.lakesideanimalrescue.com
Julia Kaye Tims of Salters, SC, age 10, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving behind an entire community with hearts forever changed by the beautiful life she lived.
Julia was completely and wonderfully herself. With wheat-colored, corkscrew curls that were as beautiful and wild as her soul, she carried a light that people naturally gravitated toward. Her calm, gentle spirit made people – and especially animals – feel safe and loved. Julia never met a creature she didn’t love and carried a kindness and compassion beyond her years.
Julia had a wonderful, and sneaky, sense of humor that caught most adults off guard. She never worried about fitting in and simply stated – she liked what she liked, whether that was macaroni and cheese, goldfish crackers, frozen Cokes, making dragon and cat masks, or collecting treasures. She loved having her friends over and was always excited to go anywhere with them. Sleepovers usually meant staying up way too late, nonstop laughing, and hearing giggles drift out of her bedroom long after bedtime.
Julia spent a little more time in the woods hunting or on a boat fishing with her father than she may have preferred. But a few hot dogs and a Coke from Coopers Country Store or Hunt Brothers Pizza and Rap Snacks from 52 Station, and she was ready to roll. After a successful trip, she would say, “Call some friends because we got dinner!”
A lifelong lover of horses, some of her happiest days were spent at the farm with her beloved Paso Fino pony, Phantom. She loved drawing, sketching, reading, and writing and could often be found in her room with paper and pencils nearby, lost in the creation of something beautiful. More recently, she loved to sit quietly in the woods listening to nature and sketching whatever captured her heart.
She shared a special bond with her little brother and had many deeply cherished friends at school. Julia would want to be remembered for being kind. She lived with a gentle heart, loved deeply, created freely and cared for others without even trying. Above all else, Julia loved her family and was loved by them beyond measure. Though her time with them was short, she was surrounded by love and spent her days doing the things she loved with the people she loved. Julia is survived by her loving parents, Mark Bird Tims and Kessie Lorick Tims; her little brother, Tillman Bird Tims; her maternal grandmother, Winona Sox Rhame; her maternal step grandfather, Dr. Robert W. Rhame, Jr.; her maternal aunts, Andrea (Michael) Keister and Erin (Walton) Pesavento; her paternal aunt, Kathryn Tims; her paternal uncle, Will (Amanda) Tims; bonus aunt, Ellen (Robbie) Pottharst; bonus uncle, Robert (Dawn) Rhame; her beloved cousins, Cole and Bennett Onufrak, Elijah and Rowan Pesavento, and Benjamin Keister; and bonus cousins, Virginia and Amelia Rhame, and Rob and Libbi Pottharst; along with many extended family members and friends who were blessed to know and love her. Julia was welcomed into heaven by her paternal grandparents, Clark and Kaye Tims, and her maternal grandfather, Wade C. Lorick, Jr.
A memorial service for Julia will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Julia’s family will greet family and friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Memorials can be sent to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Lakeside Animal Rescue, PO Box 571, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or online at www.lakesideanimalrescue.com
Julia was completely and wonderfully herself. With wheat-colored, corkscrew curls that were as beautiful and wild as her soul, she carried a light that people naturally gravitated toward. Her calm, gentle spirit made people – and especially animals – feel safe and loved. Julia never met a creature she didn’t love and carried a kindness and compassion beyond her years.
Julia had a wonderful, and sneaky, sense of humor that caught most adults off guard. She never worried about fitting in and simply stated – she liked what she liked, whether that was macaroni and cheese, goldfish crackers, frozen Cokes, making dragon and cat masks, or collecting treasures. She loved having her friends over and was always excited to go anywhere with them. Sleepovers usually meant staying up way too late, nonstop laughing, and hearing giggles drift out of her bedroom long after bedtime.
Julia spent a little more time in the woods hunting or on a boat fishing with her father than she may have preferred. But a few hot dogs and a Coke from Coopers Country Store or Hunt Brothers Pizza and Rap Snacks from 52 Station, and she was ready to roll. After a successful trip, she would say, “Call some friends because we got dinner!”
A lifelong lover of horses, some of her happiest days were spent at the farm with her beloved Paso Fino pony, Phantom. She loved drawing, sketching, reading, and writing and could often be found in her room with paper and pencils nearby, lost in the creation of something beautiful. More recently, she loved to sit quietly in the woods listening to nature and sketching whatever captured her heart.
She shared a special bond with her little brother and had many deeply cherished friends at school. Julia would want to be remembered for being kind. She lived with a gentle heart, loved deeply, created freely and cared for others without even trying. Above all else, Julia loved her family and was loved by them beyond measure. Though her time with them was short, she was surrounded by love and spent her days doing the things she loved with the people she loved. Julia is survived by her loving parents, Mark Bird Tims and Kessie Lorick Tims; her little brother, Tillman Bird Tims; her maternal grandmother, Winona Sox Rhame; her maternal step grandfather, Dr. Robert W. Rhame, Jr.; her maternal aunts, Andrea (Michael) Keister and Erin (Walton) Pesavento; her paternal aunt, Kathryn Tims; her paternal uncle, Will (Amanda) Tims; bonus aunt, Ellen (Robbie) Pottharst; bonus uncle, Robert (Dawn) Rhame; her beloved cousins, Cole and Bennett Onufrak, Elijah and Rowan Pesavento, and Benjamin Keister; and bonus cousins, Virginia and Amelia Rhame, and Rob and Libbi Pottharst; along with many extended family members and friends who were blessed to know and love her. Julia was welcomed into heaven by her paternal grandparents, Clark and Kaye Tims, and her maternal grandfather, Wade C. Lorick, Jr.
A memorial service for Julia will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, June 1, 2026, at Kingstree United Methodist Church, 510 N. Longstreet Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Julia’s family will greet family and friends in the church fellowship hall following the service.
Memorials can be sent to Union Presbyterian Church, c/o Diane Boyd, 114 E Brooks Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or Lakeside Animal Rescue, PO Box 571, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or online at www.lakesideanimalrescue.com
Heartfelt prayers for comfort in knowing that you will see her again in Heaven. What a sweet, loving soul. I am so sorry this has happened. You are all in my heart.
Keeping your family and the friends of Julia in my thoughts and prayers now and the days ahead. She will be greatly missed! I know she will be with each and every one of you in her special way!
Kess and family-my heart breaks for you all. We are keeping you all in our prayers now and in the days to come. Sending much love to you and your family.
I Can’t Imagine… Sending My Love and Condolences to This Lovely Family…
Our deepest condolences and prayers for the families.
May God be with you all during this difficult time.
My Condolences to This Lovely Family. I Can’t Imagine. Know That GOD Will take Care of You…
Kessie my heart breaks for you and your family. I can not imagine what you are going through.
Kessie I cannot imagine what you and your family are going through. Prayers for you and your family.
Kessie we are so sorry to hear about Julia..our prayers to you and your family ♥️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mark, Kessie, and Tillman, our hearts are with you now and in the coming days. What a beautiful life you gave her. We have prayed daily that you all will feel God’s presence and peace. We love you.
My condolences and thoughts are with Julia and the family through this hard time. May God keep her in His care.
I’m so sorry for your loss, her kind soul is peacefully in heaven.
Julia’s life was happily spent with her family and friends. She will always be remembered and never be forgotten. God will take great care of beautiful Julia❤️
My heart pours out grief and sorrow. My mind reminds me of my faith & tells me to trust in him. Mark and family may our Lord give you strength today and the days to come. Please know that you are being lifted in prayer. 🙏
Mark and Kessi, I am so sorry that I cannot be there. My heart goes out to you both during this unimaginable loss. Julia was such a sweet girl, and my heart is breaking with you guys.
I will stop by when I’m in town next week and drop off a little something to honor Julia’s beautiful life. Please know you all are in my prayers and on my heart.
All my love and prayers are with you forever 🙏💔🙏
We are praying for all of you during this time. May God wrap his arms around each of you. I pray that all the sweet memories bring you comfort until you see her again.
I never have the pleasure to meet Julia, but I feel like I did, her aunt Katherine share stories about Julia , about how wonderful she was, we will meet in heaven. My sincere condolences to you all. RIP Julia
“Through the heartful mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.” ~ Luke 1:78-79 (The Message)
Our hearts are breaking for you all :'( ~ sending Hugs, Love & Prayers…