Marie Julian Wise

Marie Julian Wise, 84, of Nebo, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday morning, February 28, 2021 at Autumn Care of Marion.

She was born September 15, 1936 in Roan Mountain, Tennessee to the late Ernest Julian and Molly Street Julian.

Mrs. Wise was a long-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in which she enjoyed volunteering for many years. A loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, she was of the Pentecostal faith and loved to play BINGO. She was a faithful wife and caregiver to her late husband, Walter Andrew Wise, who was wheelchair bound due to his time in the service.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Jackie Lynn Monistere; and a grandson, Damien Gonzalez.

Those left to cherish her memories are three children, Tina Hernandez, Linda Gonzalez, and Lisa Lyttle; six grandchildren, Christina Rodriguez, Rodolfo Gonzalez, Brian Gonzalez, Talina Rincon, Mason Lyttle, and Aubrey Monistere; numerous great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a special friend, Doris L. Beaver.

A funeral service to celebrate Mrs. Wise’s life will be held on Friday, March 05, 2021 in the chapel of Beam Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Allen officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private interment will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.