Julie Rebecca Markwood, age 56 of Purgitsville, WV, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 6, 2025, at her residence with her loving family at her side. Born on April 25, 1968, in Winchester, VA, she was a daughter of Ronald Warfield Markwood and Linda Eloise Sions Markwood of Purgitsville, WV. Preceding her in death was a sister, Tammie Ayers; a nephew, Kyle Helmick; maternal grandparents, Edgar & Nellie Sions and paternal grandparents, Warfield & Naomi Markwood.
Julie excelled academically, graduating as Class Co-Valedictorian from Moorefield High School in 1986 before earning an associate’s degree in business administration from Potomac State College in 1988. She dedicated 35 years to her career at Burke & Herbert Bank, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially when supporting her children on the softball field as a coach for over two decades.
Surviving in addition to her parents is a son, Braxton Cook; daughters, Beth Cook and Rebekah Markwood; siblings, Chip (Karen) Markwood, Kevin (Becky) Markwood, Brett (Alicia) Markwood; her fur baby Piper who was her girl; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends who were blessed to know her.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Julie’s life at a funeral service to be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, located at 107 Washington Street. Pastors Wade Armentrout and Steve Snyder will officiate the service, promising a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable woman Julie was. Following the service, Julie will be laid to rest at Elijah High Cemetery in Junction, WV. The family will be receiving guests on Tuesday from 4 – 7 PM at the funeral home.
The family invites everyone to join in honoring her memory, sharing laughter and love that she so generously gave throughout her life. To offer condolences, share memories, or upload photos in honor of Julie’s extraordinary life, visit her Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com and celebrate the impact she made on all those around her. The family kindly asks for memorial donations to be directed to the Autym M. Wilt Scholarship Fund at 411 Boxwood Drive, Purgitsville, WV 26852.
