July 10, 1925 ~ October 21, 2022
Mabel Fields James, 97, of Goldston, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022.
Ms. James was born in Chatham County on July 10, 1925, the daughter of John Robert “Bob” and Meta Roach Fields. Mabel was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was married in 1941 to Thelbert Thomas James Sr. Mabel worked for many years at Townsend. She always had a positive attitude, never complained and was a hard worker. She enjoyed being in her kitchen cooking. Mabel loved to travel to many places, a few of her favorites were Winnabow and Bolivia. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband; son, Dennis James; and brother, James Fields.
She is survived by her sons, Zeb James and wife Barbara of Arapahoe, and J.R. James and wife Ellen of Charlotte; daughter- in-law, Billie Jo Mote James of Goldston; grandchildren, Brandon James (Daniella), Barry James (Carly), Chris James (Abigail), Casey Ray James (Sienna); and great grandchildren, Keene, Myles, Jesse, Brewer, Jackson and Thomas.
The family received friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 3825 Bonlee-Carbonton Road, Goldston. A funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Garner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the James family.
Online condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com.