Thelma Howard James

Thelma Howard James, 82, of Rocky Mount passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2010. She was born December 18, 1927 in Greenville. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her life was her family and friends. Thelma enjoyed golf and playing bridge in her early years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Hassel James; her two sons, Bobby James of Rocky Mount, Mike James and wife Kelley of Wilmington; her daughter, Sandra James of the home; her two loving and wonderful grandchildren, Anna and Michael James of Wilmington. She is also survived by her sister, Vernice Edwards of Kinston; two brothers, Jesse Howard of Greenville and Alton Howard of Raleigh; and several nieces and nephews. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Clyde Howard and Flora Edwards Howard; brother, Milton Howard; and granddaughter, Haley James. The family will have visitation on Friday, July 23, 2010 from 6-8pm at Englewood United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount. A funeral to honor her life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive. Rev. David Benson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rocky Mount Nash Special Olympics, P.O. Box 1180, Rocky Mount NC 27801 or to Englewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Visitation Location Not Available Friday 7/23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Location Not Available Saturday 7/24, 10:30 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804