Julie Lynn Cota, 58 of Lyndonville, VT, passed away at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital on March 14th, 2026. After a 7-year-long battle with cancer. Julie was born in Montpelier, VT, on December 31, 1967, to Sue Deloris Ann Cota.

Julie got her GED from the state of Vermont. While living in Waitsfield, VT, Julie worked many different jobs.

Julie became a mother at a young age and had her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Pierce, from a previous relationship.

In 1981, she met and fell in love with her soulmate, Gregory Allen Pierce. They were married on July 7, 1990, in Waitsfield, VT.

Julie went on to become a mother to her second-born child, a son, Jesse Allen Pierce. Julie dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother to her children.

Julie and Greg worked together at Colpits for a few years. Julie was their housekeeper, and Greg was the property manager. Julie and Greg started their own business in 2021, Copie Transportation LLC, out of Lyndonville, VT.

Julie's most passionate thing was her family. Husband Greg, children, Liz and Jesse, and grandchildren Lydia and Hannah. Also, her mother, sisters, brother, Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, brother-in-law, and sister-in-laws, friends, and many, many others she considered family too.

Julie was a very giving person who supported all of us through all of our achievements, goals, celebrations, and difficulties in our lives. She was always there with her love, kindness, and compassion. She filled all of our lives, homes, and hearts with warmth and love. To Julie, it didn't matter whether you were family or someone she didn't know; she would do anything she could for any of us or anyone. Julie's goal in her life was to improve the lives of others. That's how she lived her life.

Julie's other passion and hobby in life was gardening. It didn't matter whether it was vegetable or flower Gardening, it gave her peace, calm, and serenity. Julie and Greg together also had another passion It was the Lyndon youth football league. They helped these youth with all the support that they could.

Julie's Memory will forever live on in our hearts. As a remarkable Daughter, wife, mother, gram gram , sister, friend. We will honor and cherish the lasting impact she had on all of our lives. Julie will be missed deeply and dearly.

Julie is survived by her mother, Sue. Husband Greg and her 2 children, Liz and Jesse, and her grandchildren, Lydia and Hannah. Her sister, Barb, and husband Bob. Her sister Tina and husband Mark. Her sister, Margaret, her sister, Mindy, and her brother, Richard.

A time of visitation for Julie will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 10 am to 12, with a memorial service at 11:30 am, at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home, 48 South Main Street in Waterbury. After that, there will be a celebration of life barbecue at Greg and their daughter, Liz's, house. 218 East Street, Lyndonville, Vermont. 05851