Julie Jo Adams Brennan

Julie Jo Adams Brennan, ESQ, age 53, passed away on July 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Julie was born in Madison, Indiana the oldest child of Romeo Varela and Phyllis Kay Sommer. Julie was the oldest grandchild on the paternal side and ensured that everyone always knew her status. Julie was the oldest granddaughter on the maternal side and all other granddaughters shared “her” middle name. Julie was first and foremost a dedicated mother to Mary and Miranda and embraced every moment with them. Julie was a wife to Yebrail Brennan and would have celebrated her one year anniversary on 8/3/2020. Julie was a daughter and loved her parents even though she gave them the majority of their grey hairs as a teenager. Julie was a sister and although she was a classic older sister when she was younger, she grew into the role of a sister that was always there no matter the circumstances. Julie was a friend as well as a best friend and was loyal to those she blessed with her friendship. Julie was an Attorney and advocated for those she represented fiercely. Julie was a multitude of other roles in her life and fulfilled them with love and dedication. Julie was a lifelong learner and pursued learning her entire life. She graduated high school from William R. Boone High School in Orlando, Florida (Home of the Brave!). Throughout her life she achieved many other academic accomplishments which included the following major achievements: Juris Doctorate from Barry University, Master of Laws in Taxation from University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), Bachelor of Science in Professional Management, Associate of Science Degree in Computer Accounting, Florida Trust School, Cannon Financial Institute’s Graduate Trust School, and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (2003 - 2016). Julie was interesting and pursued her love of many things. Julie was passionate about animals and it was seen in her little menagerie at her home which included her beloved cats (her special bond with Henry), her fish, her fur grandkids, and her fur nieces and nephews. Julie was Catholic and celebrated her faith at St. James Catholic Cathedral. Julie was a SciFi fan and would watch Doctor Who, Star Trek (FYI: the wrong “Star” scifi), Stargate, and Firefly to help her relax. Julie was a volunteer and provided her services to Legal Aid Society Teen Parent Project, OCBA Elder Law Committee, The Florida Bar’s Standing Student Education and Admissions to the Bar Committee, Meals on Wheels, and Pro Bono Guardianship Attorney for Guardians with Indigent Wards (Legal Aid Society of Orange County). Julie was honored with awards throughout her life and recently they included: Pro Bono Award (2017 and 2009) and Certificate of Meritorious Public Service (2013). Julie was survived by the following: her daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Miranda Julie; her husband, Yebrail; her parents, Romeo and Phyllis; her sister, Treabele Jo; and a plethora of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Julie was preceded in death by the following loved ones: Paternal Grandparents, John and Lelia Mae; Maternal Grandparents, Walter and Virginia; Brother, Romeo, Jr. (May 27, 1968); and several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. The most important thing to remember about Julie is not who Julie “was,” but who Julie is: Julie is loved. Julie is a part of people’s hearts. Julie is remembered. Julie is and always will be Julie even though she now lives on in our memories. So let us all remember and find comfort in Julie’s own words “I’ll see you when you get HOME, my beloved ones!” The family of Julie Jo Adams Brennan invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in her memory. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Julie Jo Adams Brennan

August 7, 1966 - July 11, 2020