Rhoda Virginia James

Rhoda Virginia James, 97 of Dunmor, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at her home in Dunmor.

She was born Sunday, January 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Murrel McPherson, Sr. and the late Althna Gossett McPherson. She was the wife of the late Harry James.

She was a dedicated, loving wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She was also a homemaker and a member of Penrod Baptist Church.

Surviving are daughter, Teresa (Bill) Hicks of Houston, TX; three sons, Michael (Connie) James of Huntsville, AL, David (Connie) James of Ankeny, IA, Steve (Julie) James of Louisville, KY; ten grandchildren, Jessica (David) deBeer, Bradley (Amanda) James, Addison (Sarah) James, Andrew (Tanya) James, John (Becky) Hicks, James Read, Casey (April) James, Caylin (Autumn) James, Chandler James (Georgia Ford, fiancé), Alex Vega; thirteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by all of her siblings: sisters Willie Corley, Clara Baker, and Charlotte Bryant; brothers Cecil McPherson, John McPherson, and Murrel McPherson, Jr.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Penrod Baptist Church located at 778 State Route 949, Dunmor, KY 42339; with Bro. Jerry Winters officiating. Private interment will be in James Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday at Price Funeral Home, Inc., located at 252 E. Green Street, Lewisburg, KY 42256. There will also be visitation from 10:30 am until the time of the service on Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:

Penrod Baptist Church

778 State Route 949

Dunmor, KY 42339