Orpha Allene Julian was born to John and Orpha Coleman Hunter in Tiffin, MO. She spent her childhood in her parent’s store at Tiffin. She has fond memories of her time spent with cousins while she was growing up.
She attended grade school at Union Point south of Tiffin and El Dorado Springs High School, graduating in 1957. She married Myrl Julian in August of 1959. To this union two children were born: Kenneth Duane and Peggy. They lived in Kansas City until 1969 when they moved back to El Dorado Springs and opened Julian Ready Mix just north of town. They continued to expand their construction business with plants in Osceola, Appleton City, and Greenfield, along with crews to build basements and finish flat work.
She is survived by her son Duane, daughter Peggy (Kevin) Purtle of Harwood. Grandchildren: Carla Julian of El Dorado Springs, Caleb (Lisa) Julian of Nevada, Ethan Hopkins of El Dorado Springs, Hayley (Charles) Richard’s of El Dorado Springs, Kala (Joe) Robison of Harwood. Great Grandchildren: Chandler Chamberland of Carthage, Makena, Maddix, Mylie Robison of Harwood, Uriyah Julian of Nevada, Tristan & Graham Kenney, & Vivienne Robison of Harwood. One niece, Virginia Smith of Concordia, MO and a host of great nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Orpha Hunter. One brother, Jr. Hunter, sister-in-law Marylee. Two sisters, Nova and an infant at birth. One niece Barbara Leonard and nephews Michael Hunter aand Jim Hunter.
Service were held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 P.M., Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Interment was at Pleasant Springs (Oyer) Cemetery, El Dorado Springs, Missouri
