Mary "Julianne" Lee Koch

Mary “Julianne” Lee Koch of Simpsonville, SC passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital Downtown in Greenville, SC. She was 63 years old.

Julianne was born on August 12, 1962, in Abilene, Texas, to Julie Gambill. She grew up on the Texas Coast and spent her childhood days surfing, excelling in tap and ballet, and spending time with her younger siblings. She attended high school at Port Aransas High, where she was active in the cheerleading squad and was an incredibly gifted flutist in the marching band, becoming the first chair flutist as a 6th grader. She was then awarded an associate’s degree in music from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.

Julianne loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening with her husband, Charlie, cooking for her family, playing the flute, and enjoyed many other hobbies. She had several professions throughout her life, most recently as an assistant manager at Cato in Easley, SC. She was also a faithful believer in Jesus Christ and frequently spoke of her faith and love for God, radiating His love wherever she went.

Julianne is survived by her husband, Charles, daughters Chelsi Lee (Doug), Jessi Edens (Tristan), and Amanda Koch (Josh), son Austin Koch (Jenni), mother Julie Price, brother Todd Olson (Josefa), sister Asia Olson, eight grandchildren (a ninth grandchild on the way), various nieces and nephews, and other extended family members. She was predeceased by her brother, Max Olson, and son, Avery Koch.

The family will hold a private service to celebrate her life on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Koch Residence. Julianne was a shining light to anyone who encountered her, and that light will continue to be seen through her family for generations to come.