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Vida Lee James

In Loving Memory

Vida Lee James

Date of BirthNovember 12, 1927
Passed Away OnSeptember 23, 2009
At Age81 years
Resident ofBeaumont, TX
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Vida Lee Matherene James, 81, of Nederland passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, September 25, 2009 at First United Methodist Church in Nederland with Reverend Malcolm Monroe officiating. Interment will be on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery in Hineston, Louisiana under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 PM Thursday at the mortuary.

Mrs. James was born in Nederland on November 12, 1927 and was a long time resident. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nederland.

Vida was a special person, and a beloved friend of all who knew her. She was always there for her friends and has left them all with fond memories. She was truly and angel here on earth.

Mrs. James was preceded in death by her husband, K.C. James, Sr., parents, James and Amy Matherene and a sister, Syble Hankins. She is survived by a son, K.C. James, Jr. and wife Jonell of Nederland; daughters, Karen Zalar and husband, Greg of Houston, and Kathy Landry and husband, Tom of Houston;

Sister, Barbara Vernon and husband, Tom of Beaumont; Grandchildren, Krissy Bourne and husband, Jason of Nederland, and Clint James of Nederland; Great-granddaughter, Jessica James of Port Neches.

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Services

Visitation

Broussard’s Mortuary

505 12th Street

Nederland, TX 77627

September 24, 2009

5:00 - 8:00 PM

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Funeral Service

First United Methodist Church

13th and Nederland Avenue

Nederland, TX 77627

September 25, 2009

10:00 AM

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Funeral Service

Graveside

Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery

Hineston, LA

September 26, 2009

2:00 PM

Interment

Fellowship Methodist Church Cemetery

Hineston, LA

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Condolences (4)

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Sonya Davis Carriere, MS October 9, 2009
Dear Kathy and family,

Your mother indeed was a most special person who I came to love and admire. She had so many qualities in common with my own mother that I felt even closer to her. You are in my thoughts and prayers and my God comfort you.

Love, Sonya
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Becky Arsement Mansveld Nederland, TX September 24, 2009
KC and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a delight and a special to all that she met. I know that the days ahead will be difficult but know that God's hands are around each of you. You will be in my prayers. Sorry that I will be unable to be there with you.
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Anita Rush Sugar Land, TX September 24, 2009
Dearest Karen and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. We pray for strength, peace and comfort for you and your family, to help you continue in the difficult days ahead. May you be blessed with the comfort of wonderful memories and know that we will continue praying for you all.
With much love and sympathy,
The Rush and Packer Families
Anita, Michele, Jackie, Reese, Haley and Zachary