Julie L. James (Tulia)

Julie L. James, 71, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026 in the Kornerstone Directors Chapel with Rev. Charles Davenport officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A visitation will be held at 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, April 24, 2026 at the funeral home.

Julie was born on September 26, 1954, in Tulia, Texas, to Hansford and Joan (Horseman) Hutto. A proud graduate of Tulia High School in 1973, Julie’s life was marked by love, compassion, and a strong commitment to family and community.

On May 26, 1973, she married her devoted husband, Buddy James, in the First Baptist Church in Tulia, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with love and shared memories. Julie pursued her passion for caregiving by earning her nursing degree as an LVN from Clarendon College. For over 20 years, she dedicated herself to caring for the elderly at Moore Assisted Living, where her kindness and gentle spirit touched many lives.

Julie cherished family time, especially their vacations spent fishing, exploring the mountains, and enjoying the beach. Her love for flowers was well known—she delighted in nurturing their home garden, lovingly urging Buddy to plant and water each bloom.

A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Amarillo, Julie’s warmth and faith were a guiding light to her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hansford and Joan Hutto; her son, Wade James and her brother, Terry Hutto.

She is survived by her husband, Buddy James; her daughter, Stacey James and her brother Gary Hutto.