Ms. Julie Celeste McKenzie, age 59 of Carrollton, Georgia passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. Ms. McKenzie was born in Carrollton, Georgia on January 1, 1957, the daughter of Robert Shelton and the late Margaret Crawford Freeman. She was retired and a Christian by faith. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." May we all find peace in those words at this time of bereavement. Ms. Julie McKenzie was an amazing woman. Strong in ways that you couldn't imagine. Happy despite anything that happened to her. An amazing Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Daughter and Friend! Her laugh was contagious and when you were with her you could almost guarantee there would be laughter! She had an amazing sense of humor. She always dressed to impress. Her hair was always perfect. Makeup always done. She always looked amazing. Always late for everything, perfection takes time. She was a beautiful spirit. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Stefanie McKenzie of Bremen ; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Phillip Swofford of Carrollton; father and his wife, Robert and Cathy Shelton of Carrollton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Marty and Donna Shelton of Carrollton, Jeff and Sonya Shelton of Carrollton, Rodney and Melanie Lawler of Bowdon; sister, Necoille Lawler of Bowdon; grandchildren, Ryan Swofford, Cole McKenzie and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Crawford Freeman; and the father of her children, Jimmy McKenzie. A memorial service will be Friday, October 21, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Almon Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Shelton officiating. The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Friday from 12 noon until the service time. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.