Elizabeth Nannie James

Born to the union of Arthur S. and Mary E.Tyler, the second of nine daughters, the last living family matriarch of this first generation beautifully and quietly slept on Tuesday, May1, 2007. A host of angels stood by and the Lord came to receive unto Himself, Elizabeth Nannie James, that where he is, there she may be also. Triumphantly and gracefully she transitioned from earth to glory, forever to be with the Lord.Elizabeth was born in Saint Mary’s County, Maryland on April 20, 1914. She received her education in the Baltimore Maryland Public School System where her interest in Home Economics was aroused to a level of which she continued as a Homemaker throughout her lifetime.In the year 1930, Edward James Sr. married the warm-spirited and loving Elizabeth, in holy matrimony. This loving and caring union lasted for over 41 years, until which time the Lord called into eternity, the love of her life on April 2, 1971. From this union, nine girls and six boys were born and raised in a God-fearing home. Nurturing fifteen(15) children one by one and other times two by two. Elizabeth’s thirst for knowledge soon led to night school where she studied nursing. She also enjoyed reading and studying the Bible,sewing,knitting,cake decorating and experimenting with new recipes. She was employed at the Munsey Building, in downtown Baltimore for only one week, when her husband after witnessing her knees bruised from cleaning,hastily,had her come home to full-time homemaking.Elizabeth was committed to rearing her children in a Godly and loving home. She was affectionately known by her husband as “Snooks”, and though biologically, fifteen children were born, three (Edward, Esther and Stephen having gone on before her). God gave het many children both in the church and in the community who loved her as their own. How could such a tenacious women of integrity,respect,elegance,beauty and grace be so humble that she would open her home and her heart to everyone, feeding and caring for others as she did own family? She simply understood the ministry of Jesus!Elizabeth accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personnal Savior and was baptized and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost in the year 1935, under the pastorate of Bishhop Joseph M. Turpin. There she served the Lord along side her husband, remaining faithful to the call that God had placed upon her life. In her continuance to serve the King of Kings and the Lord of lords, she became acknowledged as “Mother James”, under the tutelage of Bishop Winfield A.Showell and presently under the pastorate of Apostle Cornelius Showell. She diligently and tirelessly served, dedicating her life to the work of the ministry.God has loaned Mother James to us for 93 years, and now He has transitioned her into eternity to be with Him forevermore. She leaves us the charge to be ye also faithful, for God will take care of you.Elizabeth N.James, after living a full and rewarding life in the Lord,leaves to share a legacy of love and devotion to four generations: Four sons, Paul,Henry,Howard and Joseph; Eight daughters, Marion,Mary,Louise,Pauline,Dorothy,Rhoda,Sonia and Eunice. Three daughters-in-law, Nanci,Jackie,Wilhelmina; three son-in-law,Therle,Joseph,Randolph;twenty six-grandchildren;;thirty-five great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren;one Goddaughter, Wanda(Walton)Jackson;nieces,nephews,relatives and friends; and a very devoted medical physician, Dr.Susan Wolsthal.

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Elizabeth Nannie James

April 20, 1914 - May 1, 2007