Bessie S. James, 102, of Gunter, Texas and formerly of Mt. Vernon, died 5:20 p.m. January 1, 2007, at Hilltop Haven Nursing Home in Gunter, Texas.

She was born January 8, 1904, in Jefferson County, a daughter of J. Riley Smith and Eva (Davis) Smith.

She married Orland A. James in Fairfield on September 15, 1923.

She worked at Mt. Vernon Knitting Mill and later retired as an inspector from Burgess-Norton Manufacturing Co. in Geneva.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Vernon. Those wishing to attend should gather at the cemetery on Thursday morning.

Survivors include two grandsons: Ron A. James and wife Gail of McKinney, Texas and Don L. James and wife Dianne of Frisco, Texas; six great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Her parents, husband, one son: Cletus A. James, three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Bessie was a member of Mt. Vernon Church of Christ.

Source: Register-News
Date: January 4, 2007
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman