Julie Burroughs Wright

Julie Claire Burroughs Wright of Baton Rouge, LA passed away after a lengthy illness on February 26, 2025 with her family at her side. Julie was born in Shreveport, LA on November 6, 1952, the first of four children of Frank and Mary Emma Burroughs who preceded her in death. 

Julie attended St. Joseph School and St. Vincent Academy in Shreveport, LA. She received her undergraduate degree and master’s in education in 1975 from Northeast University in Monroe. Julie and David were married in Shreveport in 1983 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and established their home in Baton Rouge thereafter. She devoted herself to teaching for many years in Baton Rouge at St. George Catholic and Audubon Elementary schools.

Always a smiling and jovial soul, Julie loved her family and her lifelong friends in Shreveport and Baton Rouge. She was proud to be a Catholic Christian and reared her children to love God and neighbor and excel in their studies. She loved to play golf in her early years (12 handicap) and was an avid sports fan particularly when the LSU Tigers were playing. She and David were proud to be parents to two LSU graduates. 

Julie’s green thumb won the admiration of all who visited her home. Her gardening prowess received glowing recognition in the Morning Advocate newspaper. She loved gardening, cross stitching, cooking, dancing, calligraphy, playing Pokeno, scrapbooking and was a holiday decorator supreme.

Julie is survived by her husband David Gravel Wright and their two beloved children Jordan Burroughs Wright (Jill Wright) and son Vincent James Wright of Baton Rouge; Caroline Gravel Wright McCauley (Aaron McCauley) and daughter Collins Jane McCauley and son Major Wright McCauley of Lafayette; her sister Gail Burroughs Boucvalt (Chris Boucvalt) and son Gabe Boucvalt (Megan Boucvalt) and nieces Emma and Alden Boucvalt of Baton Rouge; and brothers: Gerry Burroughs and Richard Burroughs of Shreveport. 

Julie’s family would like to thank Pinnacle Hospice, Griswold, The Crossing at Clarity Hospice and Bon Jour Social Center who have assisted in caring for Julie in the last weeks of her life among us. Their professionalism in attending to Julie’s needs and compassion for the family will not be forgotten. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Mt 5:4).

Visitation will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. 12424 Brogdon Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Friday, February 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.