Richmond, Virginia
JAMES, Miss Freida, of Chesterfield, formerly of New York, departed this life June 5, 2012. She is survived by one son, Sean A. James-Felix; one grandson, Corleon A. James; her father and mother, Rudolph and Wilhelmina James; one sister, Tracey D. James Forbes; one brother, Martin R. James; five aunts, Margaret Gregory, Hattie Sharpe, Catherine Parker, Vondra Curtis and Laverne James; four uncles, Eric James, Melvin Parker, Thomas Sharpe and James Curtis; two nieces, Nyree James and Tempest A. Rogers; a host of cousins; a sister-in-law, Gwinnett James; a brother-in-law, Glen Forbes; and other relatives and friends, among them James T. Rogers, Geraldine Edwards and her New Deliverance Evangelistic Church family. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at New Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 1701 Turner Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Bishop Gerald Glenn, pastor. Elder Donnell A. Randolph officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Ms. James was the epitome of the chorus to Donnie McClurkin's song "I'm Walking." You taught likewise Mr. James:
"I'm walking in authority
living life without apology
It's not wrong, dear, I belong here
So you might as well get used to me ..."
Until me meet again, memories from Carver Elementary feed me daily ...
Val D. Parker,
George Washington Carver Elem
AmeriCorps Tutor, 2002-2004
Valerie Parker
June 09, 2012 | Richmond, VA
May GOD grant you all peace and Mercy!
There are no words at this time to express the sadness felt concerning the passing of Miss James. We shared the pleasure of working together at
G. W. Carver Elementary School. She will be greatly missed! I will continue to pray with and for all of you, her loving family and friends.
With Much Sincerity,
Ms. Debra Winston
Debra Winston
June 09, 2012 | Richmond, VA
To the family of Ms. James,
I had the pleasure of attending events with Ms. James along with our good friend, Geraldine Edwards. I admired and appreciated Ms. James' fortitude to "carry on" in the mist of the "storms" of life. "Right in the Middle" of it all her inner strength was a beacon of hope...a great lesson to embrace. "God has spoken" and the angels have lifted one more soul to join a band of educators to watch over us. My hope is that I will remember to "carry on" hopes and...
June 08, 2012
A wonderful person of whom I had the pleasure of working with at Carver School during my time there. You are loved and sorely missed. May God be with the family during their hour bereavement.
Ernestine Fauntleroy
June 08, 2012 | Tappahannock, VA
To the family of Freida James,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Freida. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we...
Mount Calvary Cemetery
June 08, 2012 | Richmond, VA
To The James Family:
May Your Cherished Memories Help To Bring
You Inner Peace.
Alvena Ryan
3rd Street Bethel
June 08, 2012
Such a beautiful spirit..you will be missed
Shelley Layne
June 08, 2012 | Henrico, VA
FREIDA-
You've gone on to see our Heavenly Father.
We've enjoyed your company here on Earth.
Now it's time for the angels to embrace you.
LOVE,
Ms.
Monnie Lewis
June 07, 2012 | Henrico, VA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home
June 08, 2012 | Richmond, VA