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Youla James Obituary

Youla "Tut" James, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. A resident and native of St. Amant, LA. Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Joshua Johnson. Entombment at Holy Rosary Mausoleum. Survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta J. and Henry Kinler, and Annette J. and Al St. Pierre; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kermit J. and Kathy James, Randy P. and Mary James, and Paul J. James and Angela Artigue; three sisters, Yvonne Arellano, Leonatine Morin, and Deanna Decoteau; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Preceded in death by her husband, Hyrom E. James; daughter, Hermine J. Himel; two grandchildren, Mary Andra and Trevor Poche; parents, Omar and Emma Parent; three sisters; and four brothers. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Ascension Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online guestbook at www.ascensionfuneral.com.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 16 to Jul. 18, 2018.

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July 30, 2018

Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1

Thomas & Katharine (Kat) Walker

July 18, 2018

James Family ,Leslie ; offering my deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Sorry to hear of your Mother,Grandmother,Great Grandmother;Great-great Grandmothers passing. May the cherished memories of her help you to get through the tough times
May God give you all the blessings as she is an angel watching over you all.

Terri Norwood

July 17, 2018

Annette (and family): Keeping you in my prayers during your time of grief. Let your special memories help you cope.

Johnny and Betsy Hooper

July 16, 2018

Tut was a gracious lady and a fun person. Sympathy to the James family

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