1932
Clara
2025
Clara Ruth James
January 12, 1932 — February 19, 2025
Mrs. James was born January 12, 1932 in Tallulah Falls, Georgia to the late Frank Oscar Smith, Sr. and Clara Mae Holcomb Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Floyd James; infant son, Charles Lamar Bellamy; sister, Evelyn S. West; and brother, Frank O. Smith, Jr.
Mrs. James retired from Scovill Manufacturing, where she had served as Executive Secretary for many years. After retiring, she also served as a long term caregiver to her family. Clara was an avid reader and inveterate puzzle solver. Most importantly, she will be remembered as an excellent listener, a fierce prayer warrior, and a caring "Mama" to all who walked through her door. She faithfully and generously served her church family at Habersham Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlise James Rowley, of Demorest; cousins, Rev. Billy Burrell, Dolores Shepherd, Laverne Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Amedisys Home Health Service and Hospice of Northeast Georgia. A special thanks to her beloved caregiving team: Sierra Tapley, Donna James, Abigail Dailey, Emily Dailey, and Amy Smith.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the funeral home prior to the service.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with Rev. Doug Porter officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Habersham Baptist Church, 600 Old Habersham Mill Road, Demorest, Georgia 30535 or live plants donated for installation at the family homestead.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clara Ruth James, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, February 23, 2025
2:00 - 2:45 pm (Eastern time)
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Funeral Service
Sunday, February 23, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel
Interment to Follow
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Yonah Memorial Gardens
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