Memorial services for Julia Ann “Sagewoman” (Washa) Scherdin, 63-year-old Weatherford resident, will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at the Clinton Community Hall with Delford Whitecrow, Jr. and Mona Bearshield officiating. Services are under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Julia was born June 3, 1959, in Clinton to Porfirio Dean Washa Sr. and Clara Belle (Bullbear) Washa Silverhorn and passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Julia was raised and attended school in Weatherford, graduating with the Class of 1978. She went to Bacone College in Muskogee and later Southwestern Oklahoma State University. On November 4, 1989, Julia married Christian Scherdin in Clinton and made their home in Weatherford. She worked at the Cherokee Trading Post, the smoke shop and Lucky Star Casino for 15 years. Julia enjoyed beadwork, garage sales, and spending time with family and friends.

Julia is survived by her husband of 32 years, Christian Scherdin of their home in Weatherford; one son, Markus Washa and wife, Jenny of Apache; two daughters, Erica Scherdin of Clinton and Crystal Mason of Weatherford; one brother, Tallsun Washa of Weatherford; one sister, Rose Clayborn and husband, Mark of Lawton; and four grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Mike, Oscar, Ross and Porfirio; and two sisters, Karen and Tina.