Julie Katheryn Regan Mallette

With profound sadness we would like to announce the passing of Julie Katheryn Regan-Mallette, 53, of Woodville, Florida, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother on November 2, 2019 after losing a long battle with cancer. Born in Lake Charles to Bobby and Iris Regan, Julie, the youngest of four children, was a feisty little Cajun girl that grew up on the Louisiana bayou. Her father owned a shrimp boat and fished by night which probably led to her love of fishing and crabbing. She also had a fondness for seafood dinners. She found her best friend and life-partner of thirty-seven years, Danny Mallette, at the young age of fifteen. They were married on January 23, 1982. Their marriage produced a daughter, Christina Marie (Noon). “I have loved you and cared for you for every minute of our lives together. From the very first moment until the last. You were always my friend. My beautiful wife. My Juliette. Fast speed to heaven. I love you, baby. Love, your babe.” Although small, Julie was tough and strong-willed woman and as such, after working as a waitress and a cashier, she ultimately chose a career in construction working side by side with her husband in the drywall industry. She worked hard and rose through the ranks of a typically male-driven trade and excelled as a sheetrock finisher. Being one of the best finishers in her day, she could easily out-perform many of her male coworkers. And then, at the end of the day, she would come home to play wife and mother, never hesitating to ensure her husband and daughter had full bellies and clean clothes for the following day. She truly was something to be admired. She liked to play her Facebook games and always fancied a good book. She took pleasure in cooking new recipes, crafts, sewing, and bird watching. She loved jamming to tunes and appreciated a good laugh. She adored animals and always got a kick out of an awesome horror flick. She really loved her four-legged fur baby, Chevy, who in her later years, became more to Julie than just her dog. He became her eyes when she could not see. Then, when she needed one, he became her friend. As loyal as ever, Chevy sat by her side until the very end. Even now, he looks for her. Julie was fond of many things, but she loved nothing more than her grandchildren. Always the proud “grandma” she enjoyed hanging out with her granddaughter, Kaitlyn. Like two peas in a pod, they would tell stories and fill each other in on the latest gossip. They would often binge watch “The Walking Dead” or “Game of Thrones” which was usually followed by a nap. She was always thrilled to receive the flowers her grandson, Jaydyn, would bring for her garden. They would often watch the hummingbirds together. She also took pleasure in the time they had with one another before school when they would enjoy their coffee milk together. What she lacked in stature Julie made up for in personality. When she felt a certain way about something, she wasn’t afraid to let you know it. And you better look out if you had ever crossed her somehow. Above all though, Julie was a friendly and loving person with a kind heart and a compassionate soul, she will be sorely missed. She is survived by her husband, Danny Mallette, of Woodville, Florida; a daughter, Christina Marie Mallette-Wortham and husband Daniel of Woodville, Florida; a granddaughter, Kaitlyn Iris Blake Wortham; and grandson, Jaydyn Joseph Thomas Rayne Wortham, both of Woodville, Florida; a brother, Robert Gregory Regan of California; a sister, Theresa Rachel Regan-Mancuso of Louisiana; and several nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert (Bobby) Elwin Regan Jr. and Iris Marie Reed-Regan, and a sister, Jennifer Gail Regan-Mohaut. David Conn and Kimberly Crum with Bevis Funeral Home of Crawfordville are assisting the family with arrangements. (850-926-3333, bevisfh.com)

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Julie Katheryn Regan Mallette

December 12, 1965 - November 2, 2019