Barbara (Moore) James

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Barbara (Moore) James is a part of US Black heritage.

Barbara Jean (Moore) James was born on July 18, 1935 in Greenwood, Caddo, Louisiana, United States. Her parents were Handy James Moore (1890 - 1962) and Fannie B (Thompson) Moore (1895 - 1964).

Her siblings were...

1. Hannah Moore (1915 - 1973)
2. Lee B Moore (1917 - 2006)
3. Handy James Moore Jr (1918 - 1995)
4. Ellen (Moore) Dickens (1920 - 2002)
5. Ruby M Moore (1923 - living)
6. Edward Moore (1925 - living)
7. Otis Moore (1926 - 2002)
8. Olivia Moore (1929 - living)
9. Lodis Earnestine (Moore) Anderson (1931 - 1994)
10. Gladys (Moore) Howard (1933 - living)
11. Cavera Moore (1936 - living)

Barbara married Albert James (1932 - 1989).

Their daughter was Karen Faye James (1960 - 2009).

Barbara died on March 18, 1996 in Spanaway, Pierce, Washington aged 60. She was buried with her husband at Fir Lane Memorial Park. ^[1]

Obituary

"Bob" In Loving Memory of Barbara Jean James, born July 18, 1935 in Waskom, TX to the late Handy and Fannie Moore. She departed March 18, 1996 at St. Claire Hospital, Lakewood, WA. Barbara retired from the K-Mart Corp. She was an active member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at the Union Chapel Baptist Church, Waskom, TX under the leadership of the late Claude G. Douglas - she sang in the Junior and Youth Choirs. She attended school in Caddo Parrish, LA. She graduated from Central High in Waskom, TX, as well as the Madam C.J. Walker College of Cosmetology, Dallas, TX. She met and married Sgt. Albert James Jr. To this union was born 3 children, Janet K. James (son-in-law, Deke James), Karen Faye James, Allen D. James (daughter-in-law, Laverne James). She also leaves to mourn 3 brothers, L.J. Moore, Richmond, CA, Edward Moore, Oakland, CA, Otis Moore, Richmond, CA; 4 sisters, Eleanor Dickens, Richmond, CA, Ruby Glover, Richmond, CA, Olevia D. Lacy, El Paso, TX, Gladys (Moore) Howard, Dallas, TX. Barbara was the proud grandmother of Nicole R. James, Roslyn M. James, Alyssia A. James, Cameron A. James, Teague D. James. She also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by sisters, Hannah Abercombie, Lodis Anderson; brothers, Curtis Moore, Handy Moore, Jr. Barbara's favorite scripture: I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalms 34:4. Favorite song: He Knows Just What I Want'. Visitation Fri., March 22, 1996, 1-7 p.m., Fir Lane Funeral Home, 924 East 176th St., Spanaway, WA 98387. 531-6600. Funeral services will be held Sat., March 23, 1996, 2:30 p.m. at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. The family members wish to express our sincere appreciation for the many kind acts of love and support during our time of bereavement, and we all thank you. Pub Date: 3/21/1996.

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, memorial page for Barbara Jean Moore James (18 Jul 1935–18 Mar 1996), Find A Grave: Memorial #125699207, citing Fir Lane Memorial Park, Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by Boojee (contributor 46805919) .

• "Hunter Family Tree", Ancestry.com
• 1940 United States Federal Census, Caddo, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01389; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 9-90