Julia O’Conner, 70, was born July 1, 1945 in Austin, Texas to Joe and Leonora Pacheco. Julia passed away peacefully on August 16, 2015 after a short illness surrounded by family and friends. Julia graduated from Nixon-Clay Business College and worked in the family-owned restaurant business, San Jacinto Inn Restaurant, where she helped manage it. Julia believed in and practiced a strong work ethic. She was kind, loving, and protective of her family. She will be missed. Julia also worked as a Middle School substitute teacher for the Manor School District as a Custodial Supervisor for the Travis State School. She loved the color red. She liked fast cars. In her younger years, Julia won a first place trophy in a “Powder Puff” class race competition at the local Speed-O-Rama track. Julia was strong-willed and determined. Her Faith in the Lord grew stronger and stronger through the years. She instilled in her family a firm foundation in The Golden Rule, respect for others, an appreciation of family, and a strong Christian faith. These lessons took root and have been passed on the next generation of grandchildren who continue Julia’s legacy. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2015 with a Prayer Service officiated by Brother Jay Miller of River Road Baptist Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home Heritage Chapel, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, Texas. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 pm, Wednesday, at River Road Baptist Church, 12712 FM 969, Austin, Texas. Prior to the funeral service, from 10:30 – 12:30 there will be additional visitation at the church. Burial will be at Austin Memorial Park following the Funeral Service. She leaves to mourn her passing, her loving husband, Gaither Cooke; her children and step-children: James E. O’Conner, Jr. and his wife, Dorinda, Monica Fausti and her husband, Luca, Daryl, Dwain, David and Julia Cooke; eight grandchildren: James E. O’Conner, III, Joshua N. O’Conner, Megan and Gaven Ard, Giada Fausti, Joey and Jacob Cooke, and Sean McDade; two great grandchildren; her brother Joe J. “Sonny” Pacheco and his wife, Mary; nieces and nephews: Vanessa Nothnagel, Priscilla Tallman, and Joe J. Pacheco, II, and numerous extended family members and friends. Friends and family are invited to offer condolences at www.missionmemorials.com, locating the obituary, and selecting "Condolences" to the left of the screen.