Julia Maxwell Snellgroves of Cary, NC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on July 22, 2024, just shy of her 81st birthday. Julia dedicated over 43 years as a high school math teacher and mentor with the Cumberland County School System. She was an active member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and remembered warmly for her welcoming spirit towards new teachers, families, and neighbors in the communities she embraced. Julia was the beloved wife for 61 years of Norman "NW" Snellgroves, mother to Amy (Dan) Dressel of Apex, NC, and Maggie Snellgroves of Cary, NC, and lovingly known as "Doowah" to her grandchildren Emma and Sam Dressel of Apex, NC. She is survived by her brothers David (Francis), Baylis (Nancy), and Joseph (Marian) Maxwell, all of Anderson, SC, along with many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her "in-love" family; Lawanna Hayes of Raeford, NC, Judie Peters of Fayetteville, NC, Jerry(Kim) Russell of Raeford, NC, Mike (Vicki)Russell of Wilmington, NC and Wynona(Stuart)Fleishman of Myrtle Beach SC. A memorial service in Fayetteville will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital.