Reta James

Reta Faye James, 68, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Glenallen, Mo., died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at her residence.

She was born Jan. 11, 1938, near Glenallen, daughter of Lester E. and Reba Rea Reed. She and C.J. James were married on June 13, 1965, in Marble Hill, Mo.

James worked as a road service technician for the Hertz Rental Agency in Oklahoma City, Okla., before retiring. She was a member of the Scopus Church of Christ and an Air Force veteran.

Survivors include her husband, C.J. James; a son, Richard J. Godar of Jackson; two sisters, Shirley M. Reed of Jackson and Evelyn E. Coomer of Oran, Mo.; and three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Kelly Francis and Kenny Francis officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery near Marble Hill.