Julie "Dewey" Claire LeBlanc

Julie “Dewey” Claire LeBlanc passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.

Julie was born on October 31, 1931, to Anna Ruth (Duffy) and Julius Rodney Leblanc in Waco, TX. She graduated from Baylor University where she received master’s degrees in education and music. Julie was a devoted educator for over 40 years. She taught at various Waco schools, but most of her career was spent shaping the young minds at Le Vega ISD.

As a devout Catholic, she was an active member she was an active member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, then later at Saint Louis Catholic Church. She had a giving heart and enjoyed supporting many charities including her church, St. Jude Hospital and the ASPCA.

Most Importantly, Julie was beloved by her family. She never missed her daily coffee chats with her sister, Sunday family dinners, holidays and the annual family road trips to Port Aransas.

She loved her niece, nephew, great-niece, great-great niece and nephew as if they were her own children. Her smiling face could be seen cheering her support at every one of their life events from school plays and graduations to weddings and more.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Barbara Appell, Brother-in-law Melbourne Appell, and nephew Thomas Appell.

She is survived by her niece Ruth Bolt, Thomas’ wife Deborah Appell, great niece Julie Simmon, her husband Trey Simmon, and their children Peyton and Madeline.

The family would like to thank the third-floor nursing floor staff at St. Catherine’s for the excellent care provided during her time there.

Julie’s family invites you to leave a message or memory on her "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WHBfamily.com.