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“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8
Ernestine Johnson James was born on May 19, 1946, in Batesville, Mississippi to L.C. and Lorene Morgan Johnson. She was a cherished pillar of her family. She departed this life on January 16, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, Mississippi.
Ernestine accepted Christ at an early age at Second Concord Baptist Church in Batesville, Mississippi. She also attended South Panola Training School in Batesville where she graduated in the Class of 1965. During her school years, she met and eventually married the love of her life, Claude Delano James, Sr
A devoted wife, Ernestine and her husband journeyed to Detroit, Michigan where they built a life and were blessed with two beautiful James, Jr. and Chandra Lanelle James. For twentycareer as a Retail Service Representative in the banking industry showcased her dedication and hard work, but it is the love for She had many hobbies, but sewing was one While in Detroit, Ernestine grew her faith in God and working diligently at the Mount Valley Church where she sang in the choir.
her husband returned home to Batesville where they reconnected with family and longtime friends. She joined Concord bestowed the honor of Mother, where she until her health failed
journey may have reached its conclusion, but her legacy will forever her family and close friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
s preceded in death by her beloved children~ Claude James, Jr. and Chandra James, whose love and lives helped carry her through life’s many seasons. She was also preceded in death by her parents, L.C. and Lorene
devoted husband of 59 years, Claude James two sisters, Onell York of Kansas City, MO, Ilean one brother-in-law, Everette (Barbara) James of law, Betty Jean Washington of St. Louis, law, Lyshon James of Olive Branch, MS, and Jacquie James of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren, Harold Smothers, Janika James, Claude “Jay” James III, Chayundra Smothers, Janelle James and Howard Smothers; five great grandchildren, McKynzie Smothers, Chelsea Smothers, Chloe Smothers, London Adams, and Keon a lifelong friend, Gloria Tucker; a host of brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends
Tine
Baby Doll, I loved you yesterday I love you still I always have I ALWAYS WILL.
YourHusband Claude
Grandma
We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, we thought about you yesterday and days before that too. Though your smile is gone forever and your hand we cannot touch, we still have so many memories of the one we loved so much. We think of you in silence, we often speak your name, now all we have are memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Your Grandchildren, Harold,Janika,Jay,Chay, Janelle&Howard
To Tine, as you were affectionately known…We have loved you all your life. We are already missing you.
Love,YourSisters~Onell&Ilean
With Sincere Gratitude
The family of Mrs. Ernestine Johnson James are eternally grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love shown to us during this time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness has given us strength to face this hour.We cannot thank you enough for your prayers, calls, texts, cards, visits, donations and most of all your presence in our lives. Please know that we give God thanks for every thought of you.
~TheJamesFamily
Honorary Pallbearers
Harold Smothers
Howard Smothers
Claude “Jay” James III
Greg Wilson
Kevin York
Patrick Johnson
Active Pallbearers
Gregory Webb Myron Powell
Tom Malone Heath Thomas
Chad Brown David Glover
Flower Bearers
Relatives and Friends
Committal & Final
Resting Place
First Concord Cemetery
85 Tony Keating Road | Batesville, MS 38606
Repast
Concord-Macedonia Community Center
8302 Curtis Road | Batesville, MS 38606
Professional Services
Entrusted To, Inc.
27 Panola Avenue | Batesville, MS 38606
Tel: 662-563-8829
ORDER OF SERVICE Mother Ernestine Johnson James
Sunday, January 26, 2025 | 1:00 P.M.
CONCORD MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
10204 Curtis Road | Batesville, Mississippi
Pastor Robert Brumsey | Agenda Guide
Dr. Zannie Leland, Jr. | Officiant
Musical Prelude/Viewing
Processional| Ministers and Family
Song|Concord Choir
“Pass Me Not”
OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES
Evangelist Linda Jones
Victory in Christ Christian Church, Memphis, TN
Prayer | Dr. Rupert Morgan
Song|Concord Choir
“Oh How Precious”
Words of Comfort
Pastor Melvin Jones
Victory in Christ Christian Church, Memphis, TN
EXPRESSIONS
Family and Friends
South Panola Training School, Class of 1965
RESOLUTIONS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Bro. Gregory Franklin & Sis. Belinda Faye Morris
SOLO| Sis. Lourine Robinson
“When I See Jesus, Amen”
OBITUARY (Read Silently/Soft Music)
Eulogy| Dr. Zannie Leland, Jr.
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Batesville, MS
Recessional
Funeral Directors in Charge