Mrs. Alberta Henderson James

Mrs.Alberta H. James Sister Alberta James 76, died at Palmetto Richland Hospital on Tuesday, March 17 2015, to enter her heavenly home. Alberta was born on January 19, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Wade and Mamie O’ Meater Henderson.  Alberta was baptized at an early age and became a member of the Mt Moriah Baptist church in Jenkinsville, South Carolina. She was employed at Glenn’s 6 to 10 store for 15 years and the department of Dept. of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) for 20 years which she retired. Alberta loved her children, grandchildren and especially her great grandchildren. Kanyla and Melonie brought her great joy and laughter in their actions, words, and love. She was well known in the community especially for her cooking and loved by many. Alberta was preceded in death by: her husband Jimmy James of 47 years, her sons Theodore Henderson and Terry James, brothers Willie, John, Lionel, Bennie Lee, Clyde, and Jacob Henderson and son-in-law Charlie Richards. Her everlasting memories will live on forever through her family, children:  Minster Shirley(Alpheaus ) Bevans of Nashville TN, Perry James of the home Jenkinsville, SC; Barbara Richards of Columbia, SC; and Gloria (Larry) Trapp Winnsboro, SC, sisters: Mattie Thompson, Janie Gambrell,  and Mary Henderson of Jenkinsville, SC, and a brother;  James Henderson of Columbia, SC.  Alberta had 8 stepchildren, 11 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.Alberta was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grand mother,sister,and dear friend to all and she will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Funeral services will be Sunday March 22, 2015 at 3:00pm Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.Viewing will Saturday March 21, 2015 from 12 noon to 7:00pm at Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home.

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