Julia Ann Kruse Lord, age 69, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was a native of New Orleans, LA, retired owner of Julia’s Pet Shop, and a member of Lawrenceburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved Boston Terriers and was a member of the Audubon Society.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Evon and Helen Baumer Kruse; husband, Gary Wayne Lord; and grandmother, Leona Frances Billhartz.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelly Blade (Jamie) of Lawrenceburg, TN; sisters, Gloria Fredericks of Inglis, FL and Annette Shuler of Shreveport, LA; nieces, Irene Lyte Haven of FL and Maggie Thomas of LA; nephews, Roy Fredericks of NC and Chip Shuler of LA; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. There will be no services at this time.
