Obituary of Julie Lorraine Bright

Julie Lorraine Bright Olean, NY Julie Lorraine Bright, 62, of 321 Coleman St., passed away Thursday (November 19, 2020) shortly after arrival at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. Julie and her husband John were spending the winter months in Gulfport, MS. Born August 12, 1958 in Grants Pass, Oregon, she was the daughter of Harold A. and Sarah Latisha Hopper Dotts. On October 5, 1985 at the Allegany Free Methodist Church, now Creekside Chapel, she married John Bright who survives. Julie worked as a phlebotomist at the Olean Medical Group for many years until her retirement. She was a very active member of Creekside Chapel where she was an integral part of the hospitality committee. She absolutely loved finding a bargain, especially at garage sales. She most enjoyed being with her family, as well as her wide network of friends and group of girlfriends. Surviving besides her husband John are 3 children Andrew Kellner, Sarah Lanne Bright and David Bright, all of Olean; 1 brother Daniel (Jeanette) Dotts of Milwaukie, OR and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and a sister Patty Paulsen. The family will be present to receive friends from 1-4pm on Saturday (November 28, 2020) at Creekside Chapel, 2523 Five Mile Rd, Allegany. A funeral service will begin at 4pm in the chapel. Rev. Adam Stein, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Olean. To watch the service remotely, access the link www.creeksidechapel.org just prior to 4pm. Those attending in person will be required to wear a mask. Memorials may be made to Creekside Chapel, 2523 Five Mile Rd., Allegany, NY 4706. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.