Irene P. James

Highlands - Irene P. James age 103, of Highlands NC passed away Saturday May 2, 2009 in Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. She was a native of Macon County and was the daughter of the late Edward P. and Cora Rogers Picklesimer. She was married to the late Lawton P. James who died 1944 and was an Elementary School Teacher. She was a member of Highlands United Methodist and United Methodist Women. Mrs James was a loving mother, grand mother teacher. Mrs. James was a member of The Highlands Chapter #284 OES .

Surviving are two daughters, Wilma Gordon and Geri Crowe and husband Wayne of Highlands, two sons Tom James and wife Hilda and Herbert James and wife Barbara of Highlands. 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild also survive. Mrs. James was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Taylor.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May 4th in the Highlands United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Christy officiating. Burial will be in Scaly Mountain Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will grandsons, Allan James, Tommy James, Dana Gordon, Jeff James, John Gordon MichaelCrowe and Billy Crowe.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Highlands United Methodist Church, P O Box 1959, Highlands, NC 28741

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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