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Obituary For Bettie Ann James
Mrs.Bettie Ann James, 80, of Fort Mitchell, AL passed on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, May 1, 2026 at St. John AME Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Dr. Isaac Hudson, officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m EST on Thursday, April, 30, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home.
Mrs. Bettie Ann James was born on January 13, 1946, in Fort Mitchell, Alabama to the late Bartow James and Fannie Mae James. She transitioned to her heavenly home on April 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. In addition to her father and mother, she was proceeded in death by her husband Oliver James; two siblings: Ethel Davis of Brooklyn, New York and Rosie Thornton of Columbus, Georgia and a loving grandson, Desmond James of Phenix City, Alabama.
Bettie accepted Christ at an early age and joined the St John AME Church of Fort Mitchell, Alabama where she served faithfully as a choir member and a member of the stewardess board. She was employed for 25 plus years at Billington (Housekeeping) on Main Post of Fort Benning, Georgia. She enjoyed sewing, baking, gardening and collecting family portraits and dolls.
Bettie memories will be cherished by her three children; Derrick (Lucy) Lamar James of Phenix City, AL, Rodney (Letitia) Keith James of Phenix City, AL, and Darrell (Angela) Terrell James of Phenix City, AL; one sister, Emma Day of Phenix City, AL; one brother-in-law, Jesse Trotman of Phenix City, AL; three nieces: Towanna Thornton of Columbus, GA, Pamela Day of Phenix City, AL, Yolanda Knight of Brooklyn, NY, two nephews; Walter Davis of Ellicot City, MD, Reginald Day of Phenix City, AL; six grandchildren; Stephanie Thomas of Kennesaw, GA, Shanteria Hood of Phenix City, AL, Octavia Jones of Phenix City, AL, Derrick James of Huntsville, AL, Zykeria James of Columbus, GA; Marquias Walker of Marianna, FL; great-grandchildren, great-nephews, great-nieces, host of cousins and friends.
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Earnice Lane sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Bettie Ann James - April 27, 2026
Sending prayers and condolences to the James family during your time of bereavement.
My condolences goes out to the family you all are in my prayers
My condolences to the family of Ms Bettie. May you all be showered with peace and strength during this time. Love, Trina Jackson.
My deepest sympathy to Lamar, Rodney, Terrell and the rest of the family. May God wrap his arms around you all and provide you with peace during this difficult time.
The loss of my dear cousin Betty has sadden our entire family. We all share so many special and precious memories of her, from the cards and phone calls to her funny stories and her constant thoughtfulness towards others. She was truly a light to everyone who knew her.
Rest well, my Dear Cousin. Heaven has gained an Angel!
I offer my Deepest Condolences to my Dear Sweet Cousin Bettie's Sons & Family, Sister & extended Family. She was such a Joy, a bright Ray of Sunshine, full of Love, Giving & Laughs. I will miss her sending her signature "JUST BECAUSE CARDS"; it didn't have to be a Special Occasion, it was a JUST BECAUSE Card. She wanted you to know she Loved U, was praying 4 U & thinking of U. She will be so missed. Rest in Heaven, Angel. We all have such GRAND Memories of YOU; your Love story ended down here, but will continue in Heaven! May God comfort & bring Peace to your Dear Family! w/Love, Cousin Dorothy White-Burrell
Lamar, Rodney, Terrell & the rest of Bettie's family, we are at a loss for words during this difficult time, but we do know a man who will give you all peace that surpasses all understanding in times like this. Continue to look to the hills. Respectfully,
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ππΏππ’My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends.Little Ms.Bettie you're free now your soul is resting.Take your rest,God only takes the best .ποΈπ
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Betty I will truly miss our phone calls and just seeing your smiling face at church,this truly was a shocker but I know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord so Rest my friend until we meet again
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your love one. May God continue to bless, comfort and stengthen you during your time of sorrow. Definitely will miss hearing her voice during midday Bible study πͺπππ½
My deepest Condolences to Octavia and her family.
Renee J. Spring Harbor
Sending my PRAYERS and CONDOLENCES to the James family, during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear this may God give you strength for the days ahead. ππ½ππ½ Catherine Lockhart Harris
Sending love and and prayers. Rest in Paradise Mrs. Betty
My deepest condolences to the family. M. Preer (Hunter).
My heart is broken knowing I will no longer hear Cousin Betty's funny stories and hearty chuckle; nor see her beautiful smile; nor receive her inspiring cards and Bible verses; nor feel her hugs and the power in her words of encouragement!
Betty truly fulfilled her God-given assignment of being a beacon of love and light in this world!
Now Rest well, my Cousin. I will love you forever,
Lynn
I was so saddened when I heard of your passing you were my co worker at Fort Benning Lodging I use to enjoy our talks we would have so glad I got the chance to meet you.You we're a sweet person rest on Mrs.Bettyπ©·π©·π©·π©·π©·π©· your friend Sallie McGhee
Deepest condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you and the memories of your love one bring peace. God Bless.
Bettie, this life as we know it will no longer be the same without you here!!! Your heart has always been full of love and joy!!! I'll miss all of the stories that you told about my Mom & Dad as well as the ones about the rest of the family, too!!!
Well, tell them all Hi and enjoy yourselves up there...
You are truly 1 of 1...
Condolences to your Sons and their families!!!
Love You, Cousin Bettie...
My Condolences to The James Family. I am deeply sorry for your lost of your Mother. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sending you all Strength and Love.
Sweet and always so kind and loving! My cousin loved her family and she will always be remembered! Never forgotten! I love you cousin Betty! To my cousins stay strong! I love yall!
My sincere condolences to the family in a difficult time like this π
My aunt was so special. I will miss her phone calls and kind words. She has earned her wings. She will be truly miss. RIP my sweet angel. Love you so much. Your niece Towanna
Deepest condolences...I love you Ms.Bettieβ€οΈβ€οΈ
My Deepest Sympathies for the family Love Murt
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