Mrs. Julia Valery May, the daughter of the late Mr. Willie Brown and Mrs. Queenie Gibbs Brown, was born on September 22, 1955 in Charleston, SC. She departed this life on February 7, 2022 in Moncks Corner, SC, with her family by her side.

Julia was raised in Charleston, SC. She attended Macedonia Middle School in Moncks Corner, SC.

Julia was married to  Wilbert L. May, Sr. for 40 plus years. He preceded her in death on November 27, 2020.  Julia was a compassionate woman who cared for and loved her family unconditionally. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and caring sister.

Julia attended Mt. Carmel AME Church in Moncks Corner, SC under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Eduardo K. Curry.

Julia's hobbies included playing cards, cooking, sewing and decorating. She will be greatly missed.

Julia leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Wilbert Jr. and Quanchico May of Moncks Corner, SC; Renee Garner of Eutawville, SC who was considered as her daughter; stepdaughter, Deyandrea Smalls of Moncks Corner, SC; five sisters, Joan (Elijah Jr.) Jefferson of Moncks Corner, SC, Wilhelmina (Anthony Sr.) Mood of Goose Creek, SC, Queen Ester (Frank) Ward of Jamestown, SC, Loretta McCray of Minneapolis, MN and Doretha Singleton of Cross, SC; five brothers, David (Michelle) Brown of North Charleston, SC, Clifford Brown, Richard (Karen) Brown,  John Brown and Joseph Brown all of Minneapolis, MN; mother-in-law, Ethel Mae Best May of Chesapeake, VA; three sisters-in-law, Phyllis Broadnax of Chesapeake, VA, Doris (Britt) Hoskins of Elizabeth City, NC and Joyce (Rodney) Johnson of Riverside, CA;  and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Viewing be held Friday, February 11, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at Mt. Carmel AME Church Cemetery, 1059 Old Black Oak Road, Moncks Corner, SC. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing at the viewing and service.