Julia M. James
JAMES, Julia M., 86, of Steubenville, Ohio, formerly of East Springfield, went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 11, 2009, surrounded by her family, in Trinity Medical Center West.
Julia was born Jan. 5, 1923, in Ponce de Leon, Florida to the late John and Ann Lester Kennedy.
In 1940, Julia married Russell E. James, who preceded her in death in 1973. Also an infant daughter and two sisters preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughters, Dianne (Mike) Thurston of Carrollton, Judy (Joe) Bowers and Susan (Noble) Roberts, both of East Springfield; and eight grandchildren, Doreen (Tom) Hudy of Carrollton, Russell (Joan) Thurston of Magnolia, Michael Thurston of Dover, Michelle Briggs, Rodney Briggs, Brett Roberts, Julie (Sam) Williams of East Springfield, and Brian (Amy) Roberts of Columbus, 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was a part of five generations for the past seven years.
Graveside services in East Springfield cemetery will be private.
Memorial contributions can be made to: Amsterdam Covenant Church, P. O. Box 164, Amsterdam, OH 43903.
Arrangements under the care and supervision of the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 110 West Main St., Richmond, OH.
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