She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Elvis James (Pamala) of Houston, TX; two daughters: Sylvia James McDonald (Maurice) of Xenia, OH and Rena James of Starkville, MS; one brother: RL Carpenter (Laurine) of Starkville, MS; four sisters: Ethel Shine and Nettie McCoy of Starkville, MS; Shirley Mack (McKinley) and Henrietta Harvey (WC) of Indianola, MS; three wonderful grandchildren whom she loved and cherished dearly, Gerenda James, William McDonald and Michael McDonald; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and loved ones.