Lillian James

Bush- Lillian James, 92, of Bush died at 1:24 PM, Thursday, September 6, 2001 at Herrin Hospital. Lillian was born on June 15, 1909 in Mt. Carbon, IL to Pete & Nellie (Brown) Summers. She married Raymond James on October 2, 1926 in Murphysboro, IL. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1983. Mrs. James was a homemaker and very loving and caring mother. She enjoyed cooking, artwork, and writing poetry. She was a woman of faith and a member of Crossroads Tabernacle Church in Bush. SURVIVORS: Dtr & SIL- Shirley & Norman McBride- Joliet, IL Daughter- Sandra Shafer- Hurst Dtr & SIL- Sally & John Karas- W. Frankfort, IL Son & dtr in law- Dennis "Chip" & Patty James- Hurst, IL 13 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren 1 Great Great Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, and cousins She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson; Todd Shafer, four brothers, and her beloved sister; Lettie Webb. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 9, 2001 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. The Revs. Naomi Carter & Bill Webb will officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery in Blairsville. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 PM, Saturday, September 8, 2001 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Crossroads Tabernacle Church in Bush and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information about this service or others, or to sign the guest register, please log on to www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.