Marjorie E. James

Marjorie E. James, 87, of Warren, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Community Skilled Health Care Centre. She was born September 13, 1923 in Monticello, Ky., the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Kennett) Jones.

A 1941 graduate of Somerset (Ky.) High School, she retired in 1988 from the Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing with seventeen years of service. She enjoyed herself and others around her. She was very direct, and to the end of her days, people responded to her genuine warmth and the ability to put you at ease and make you laugh in the most difficult circumstances. She loved having family around, especially her granddaughter and great-grandson, and cooking wonderful dinners for their visits. She was an accomplished seamstress and added to all their wardrobes.

Surviving are three children: Charles M. (Laurie) James of Warren, Suzanne (Ralph) Mantooth, and Stephan D. (Patricia Hice) James; a granddaughter, Tracie (Dustin) Bull; and a great-grandson, Jed Bull, all of Knoxville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Mary Jones of Shelbyville, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carolyn (David) Schaaf of Louisville, Ky. Preceding her in death are her husband, John W. James, whom she marked November 10, 1945 and who died June 19, 1994; and three brothers: Charles, Robert, and William James.

According to her request, cremation is taking place. A memorial service will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011 at Loveland Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn., with Rev. Oliver Wolfenbarger officiating. Material contributions may be made to any of the following: Loveland Baptist Church, 1320 Spring Hill Rd., Knoxville, Tenn. 37914; North-Mar Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, 3855 E. Market St., Warren, Ohio 44484; Activities Department, Community Skilled Healthcare Centre, 1320 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren, Ohio 44483.

Thanks go to Marjie's friends and caregivers at Community Skilled Healthcare Centre for the good care and many acts of kindness. The family appreciates you and what you did for her.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.