Mother Mary Frances James Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mother Mary Frances James (Elizabeth City, North Carolina), who passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn 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 Mother Mary Frances James to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Frances Perry James (Heavenly) and Benjamin Perry; her husband L. Junior James, Sr.; her sister Addie Copeland; and her close friend Frances James "Snoop".
She is survived by: her children, Ledell, Melvin (Pearl), Cecil (Vanessa), Carlton (Lavonne), Joyce, Larry (Rosma), Calvin (Ana), Mary, Evelyn, Vivian, L. Junior (Robin), Barbara Dance (William), Phyllis Holliman (Robert), Sandy, Alton (Virginia), Garry (Robin) and Daryl (Fa'aliliu); her sisters-in-law, Jennie Freshwater, Louise James and Armese James; and her pet Pookie. She is also survived by thirty-one loving grandchildren; forty-three great grandchildren.
