Anita M. James Obituary
The memory of Anita M. James in Saint Louis, Missouri, born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on April 22, 2026 at the age of 99, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita M. James to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David John Davies and Beatrice Davies; her husband Donald L. James; her siblings, Horace Davies (Thelma), Archie Davies (Eileen) and Bettie Smith (Edward); and her niece Barrie Penninger (Robert).
She is survived by: her daughter Patricia James; her nephews, John Smith (late Angela) and David Davies (Cathy); her niece Maryellen Davies; her great-nieces, Stacey Chrostoski (Michael), Tracey Skuta (Phil), Amy Jo Flowers and Nicole Gusentine; her great-nephew Jody Threlkeld; her pet Rhys; Samantha, Tabitha Skuta, Hannah Choate and C. J. Skuta.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Anita's love of animals (especially dogs), please consider a donation to Morris Animal Foundation (https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org) or an animal rescue organization of your choice.
