Julie Amber Kemmerlin

Julie Amber Kemmerlin passed away peacefully on March 7th. She was the daughter of Mrs. Amber D. Padgett (Cornell) and the late J. Samuel Kemmerlin (Sammy). She was born on March 25, 1970, in Florence and lived in Florence all of her life. Growing up, Julie was an avid softball player. She was nicknamed “Jules” by teammates and traveled in surrounding areas on many All-Star softball teams. She played with tenacity and perseverance and those qualities were evident throughout her life. During this time, she attended the Florence Baptist Temple and South Florence schools. She was active in Sunday School worship and activities. For the last 8 years she enjoyed her Folk Art business and sold many of her drawings and art pieces. Julie loved people and had a big compassionate heart. She extended love and care to others in need. She loved her family and friends and a feline friend named Henrietta. There is no doubt Julie resides in heaven with our Lord. We will always remember her smile, and her great sense of humor. In addition to her father, Julius Samuel Kemmerlin, Julie is predeceased by her brother, Kerry Samuel Kemmerlin; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James D. DeBerry (Judy Poston Cox). She is survived by her mother and step-father, Amber D. Padgett (Cornell); Uncle James D. DeBerry, Jr. (Kay) and many nephews and cousins and other loved ones. A visitation will be held at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Liver Foundation, P. O. Box 299, West Orange, New Jersey 07052 or the Florence Area Humane Society, 1434 S. McCurdy Road, Florence, SC 29506. Please sign the Guest Book for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.