Bessie James Obituary
In loving memory of Bessie James of Waycross, Georgia, who departed this world on February 15, 2026 at the age of 84. Bessie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bessie James to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Brookins and Bessie Mae Wadley Brookins; her husband Thenopolis Couni James; and her grandson Eddie Jamarlon Cooper. She is survived by: her children, Eddie Cooper of Waycross, Anthony James of Waycross and Michele Taylor (Corinthian); her grandchildren, Sean Cooper (Leola), Maquetta Morris (Antonio) and Melissa Jones (Marlon); her great grandchildren, Qwantavious Cooper, Zipporah Hagan, Marlo Jones, Jalyne Cooper, Jadia Cooper, Zillah Morris and Jamari Cooper; and her sister Ruby McPhaul of Douglas. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
