Dortha LaVeria James' Obituary
Dortha LaVeria James departed this life and entered her heavenly home on May 13, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Alvin, Texas. LaVeria was born in Abilene, Texas, on February 3, 1929. She later moved with her family to Alvin, Texas, where she resided until her death at the age of 95. She was a member of Anderson Road Baptist Church.
LaVeria was preceded in death by her husband, W. Joe James; her sons Rodney Joe James, Michael Ray (Mike) James and her parents Almer B. Street and Nora M. (Smith) Street.
She is survived by her daughter Paula M. (John) Bishop of Alvin and her son Gary W. (Beverly) James of Lake Jackson, and daughter in law Lisa James of Houston. She was “MeMa” to grandchildren Rene Pagan (Maria), David James (Rosalie), James Quinn, Sean James, Amanda Hammond (Herman), and Stephen James. Her great grandchildren are LeAnn James (Elisa), Kathryn Quinn, Tyler Quinn, Matthew Quinn, Caresse Pagan, and Savanna Jane Hammond. Her great-great grandchildren are Eli James, Emerson James, and Ariana Gauldamez.
Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2024, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at South Park Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:00 am at South Park Funeral home with interment to follow in Confederate Cemetery, Alvin, Texas.
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