September 9, 1965 — February 25, 2023
Julie Marie (Ruffeno) Procter, age 57, passed away peacefully February 25, 2023 in Houston, Texas, after a lifelong battle with a debilitating neurovascular condition. Julie was born September 9, 1965 in Houston, and in 1971 her family relocated from Stafford to Columbus, Texas, which Julie proudly recognized as her hometown.
As a child, Julie had a great love for the stage. She performed along with her parents and other family in Columbus’s Stafford Opera House productions of 'Oklahoma” and “Carnival”. She took dance classes as a child, was involved in many productions and contests for the drama department at Columbus High School and was crowned Miss Columbus 1985 after singing a song from 'Oklahoma' for her talent act.
