Julie "Jellybean" Evans

Julie A. "Jellybean" Evans, 41, of Westgate, Iowa, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

The Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein, Iowa is assisting the family.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Julie Ann Johnson was born May 7, 1981, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Richard Ronald and Annette Irene (Lausier) Johnson. She attended Independence High School in Independence, Iowa. On January 13, 1999, she gave birth to her son Brian. On June 8, 2011, she was united in marriage to Charles Evans, they later divorced. Julie enjoyed loved tattoos and was an advocate for pitbulls.

Julie is survived by her mother: Annette Barker of Oelwein; father: Richard (Carol) Johnson of Melvin; son: Brian Johnson of Oelwein; 2 sisters: Jennifer (Kyle) Dewolf of Sumner and Sarah Johnson of Sumner, stepbrother: Joseph Barker of Lexington, Kentucky; stepsister: Linda (Randall) Roland of Lexington, Kentucky; 3 nieces: Nicole Doty, Calie Kaub and Allison Kaub; 2 nephews: Aric Kaub and Anthony Kaub; ex-husband: Charles Evans; her son Brian's father: Billy Staton; best friend: Ashton Lang; many friends; extended family; and her dog: Gilbert.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Virginia and Clarence Lausier; paternal grandparents: Martin and Ethel Johnson; stepfather: David Barker; nephew: Nathanial Doty; and her dog: Dre.