Mrs. Geraldine C. James

James, Geraldine C. - Age 95, passed away Friday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. James will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM from Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Geraldine C. James was born in Tylertown, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Mr. Jim Conerly and Mrs. Julia Brister-Conerly. She was 1 of 15 children. Geraldine was married to the late Mr. Wilford “Bill” James for 49 years. From this union they had 3 children, Robert E. James, Mildred James and Patty (James-Jim) Oehmke; step-daughter, Etta Marie Jones. In Tylertown, she was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Upon moving to Flint, Michigan, she and the family joined Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church. After graduation from Walthall County Schools in Mississippi, she attended Piney Woods Prep School. After Piney Woods, she attended both Alcorn A&M College and Jackson State University in Mississippi and earned a Degree in Education. Geraldine was a Teacher and Coach in the Walthall County School District. Upon moving to Flint she became a stay at home wife and mother raising 3 daughters and 1 son. She was very active in the Greater Flint Sports Arena. She was a supporter and Honorary Member of the Greater Flint Olympian, and Canusa Association. Geraldine was a Honorary Member of the Michigan State University Coaches Club. Attending almost every Michigan State University (MSU) home football game and some away games. At her tailgates everyone was welcome; she loved sports. She was a volunteer at the Genesee County Red Cross. Geraldine C. James leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters, Mildred James of Flint and Patty (James-Jim) Oehmke of East Lansing, MI; son, Robert E. James of Lansing, MI; step-daughter, Etta Marie Jones of New Orleans, LA; 3 grandchildren, Wilford Dushawn James of Flint, Theresa “Teri” Oehmke of Berkeley, CA and Alexandra “Alex” Oehmke, of East Lansing, MI; great-granddaughter, Ariya James of Flint; sister, Kathlyn “Alma” C. Young of Tylertown, MS; brother, Jimmy Dale Conerly of Kenner, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relative and friend including special friends, Velma Nelson and family, Geraldine Lee and family, Sam Nichols and family, LaDale Woods, Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church family, MSU Sports Family, Sigma Chapter and Sigma Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. The family would like to express special thanks to Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Greater Flint Olympian, and CANUSA Association or the American Red Cross, Genesee-Lapeer Chapter.

Mrs. Geraldine C. James

October 25, 1924 - July 24, 2020