Julia A. Ropalo

Julia A. Ropalo, 41, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, departed from this world on April 18, 2024, in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Born on August 15, 1982, in the Republic of Kazakhstan to Nadezhda Gheorgevia Terentyev and the late Anatoliy Terentyev of New York . Julia's life was a testament to love and compassion.
 
 Julia dedicated her days as a secretary at a medical massage equipment company with grace and professionalism. Her work ethic was admired by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Beyond her professional life, Julia's true passion resided in the kitchen where she found solace and joy in the art of cooking. Her culinary creations brought people together and created cherished memories that will be forever treasured.
 
 A woman of warmth and kindness, Julia leaves behind a legacy of love that will be carried on by those she held dear. Among the surviving family and friends are her children Sophia Ropalo and Alec Ropalo, her mother Nadezhda Gheorgevia Terentyev, and siblings: Igor Terentyev, Oksana Rudenkyy, Eugene Terentyev, Lily Lashko, Vlad Terentyev, Dmitry Terentyev.
 
 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wells Chapel of Faith with Mike Hick officiating. The Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive family and friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service
 
 Julia will be dearly missed but fondly remembered for her gentle spirit and unwavering love that touched the hearts of all who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace knowing that her legacy lives on in those who were fortunate enough to have shared in her life.

The care of Ms. Ropalo has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Candler and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.