Julie J. Diamond, 54, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 15, 1971, in Washington, Indiana to Edward Francis Wildman and Penny Louise (Offutt) Summers.
Above all else, Julie loved her family. That was her greatest joy and the focus of her life. Though she worked full-time, every moment outside of work was devoted to pouring her time, energy, and love into her children and grandchildren. Being present for them—supporting, caring, and simply spending time together—was what mattered most to her.
She enjoyed the quiet pleasures of everyday life: reading, doing puzzles, watching movies, and cheering on her favorite sports teams. She loved playing cards, especially euchre and poker, and her favorite game of all was Monopoly, which often brought family together around the table. She also had a deep love for animals and was always happy to dog-sit for her son’s dog and her sister’s dogs, caring for them as lovingly as she did everything else in her life.
She will be remembered for her devotion, her reliability, and the way her love made her family feel supported and safe. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren, and all those who were fortunate enough to be loved by her.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Penny Summers, her mother-in-law, Elnora Diamond, her father- in-law, John B. Diamond, and brother-in-law, Jimmy Diamond.
Julie is survived by her husband, Richard Diamond, her children: Landon (Niki), Alaina and Luke Diamond; her grandchildren: Grayson and Riley Diamond; her sister, Vickie (Scott) Callison; her father and step-mother, Edward (Beulah) Wildman of IL; her aunt, Patricia Roesner of Vincennes; her sister-in-law, Carol (David) Cordell of GA; her brothers-in-law, John (Cathy) Diamond of MI, Arvil (Tina) Diamond of MI, Eddie (Bonnie) Diamond of Loogootee and Scott Diamond of GA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana with Rev. Caleb Moffatt to officiate. A private family burial will follow at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Blake Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, friends are encouraged to make a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation, or the Mount Zion Wesleyan Church. Online condolences can be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com
Blake Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Julie J. Diamond.
