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Barbara James

1934 - 2025

Barbara James obituary, 1934-2025, Austin, TX

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar

Austin, Texas

Barbara James Obituary

Barbara Lorraine Siska James, born on April 17, 1934, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 91.
A visitation will be held on January 7, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752. A rosary will follow from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the same location. The funeral mass will be celebrated on January 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic Church, 4311 Small Dr, Austin, TX 78731. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/austin-tx/barbara-james-12673422.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Jan. 2 to Jan. 6, 2026.

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Jan

7

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

Jan

7

Rosary

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

Jan

8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic Church

4311 Small Dr, Austin, TX 78731

Funeral services provided by:

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

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