DELPHINE SCOTT JAMES

Mrs. Delphine Scott James was born on March 28, 1926 in Boston, Georgia to the late Newton and Mary Eliza Scott. Mrs. James entered into rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Port Orange, Florida. Mrs. James graduated from Douglas High School, Thomasville, Georgia, and worked as a nurturing domestic caretaker in Wellesley, Massachusetts. After retiring, she moved to Daytona Beach, Florida to be with family. She was a member of Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served as a member of the Pulpit Aid Board, Glossie Becton Stewardess Board, and Sophisticated Seniors. Mrs. James also served as a member of the Bethune-Cookman University Women's Advisory Board. "Auntie", as she was affectionately known, was the wife of the late Joseph James, and had several siblings who preceded her in death: The late Newton Scott, Jr. Lynn Scott, John Henry Mitchell, Marcus Mitchell, Avenia Williams, Dorothy Washington, Jeanette Conway, and Cora Payne; nephew: The late Edgar Williams, and niece, the late Ellen Drew. Left to cherish her memory are: Nieces: Johnny Pearl (late Fred) Williams, Jacksonville, FL, Cora (late Edgar) Williams, Boston, GA, Sheila Payne, Daytona Beach, FL, Judy (Warren) Thomas, West Palm Beach, FL, Elsa Crooks, Jacksonville, FL, Angela Horton, Daytona Beach, FL, Kimberly Telfare, Daytona Beach, FL; Nephews: Larry (Gloria) Gosier, Roxbury, MA., Bruce (Carletta) Demps, Atlanta, GA, David Williams, Boston, Massachusetts, Stephen (Alana) Telfare, Daytona Beach, FL; Sister-in-law, Matt (late Marcus) Mitchell, Thomasville, GA; Stepdaughters: Mary and Joanne James; Grand nieces: Natasha Thomas, Alpharetta, GA, Victoria Demps, Marietta, GA, LaSasha Quince, Tallahassee, FL, Sideia Telfare, SaCora Telfare, Daytona Beach, FL and Emily Demps, Atlanta, GA; Great niece: Amara Moore, Alpharetta, GA; great nephew: Stephen Telfare II, Daytona Beach, FL; cherished loved ones: Jennifer, Laura, and Randy Catlin; devoted friend: Henry Adams, Miami, FL; and a host of cousins, nephews, relatives, extended family, and many beloved friends. Viewing and visitation with the family will be Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5-7 PM, at Herbert Thompson Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 11 AM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Allen Chapel AME Church, Reverend Nathan Mugula, Pastor. Interment immediately following at Daytona Memorial Park. Herbert Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.