Winifred R. James Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Winifred R. James was born on November 30, 1942 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the second of six children from the union of the late Charles and Barbara Price James. She grew up in the Braddock Hills section of the city and in her youth attended the Braddock Hills Baptist Church. From an early age she expressed an interest in music and sang in the church choir. "Winnie or Ricky" as she was called, attended and graduated from Westinghouse High School and during her high school years she continued the path of music. Winnie went on to sing professionally working with Harold Betters for many years. She was also trained as a nurse and worked at the Ivy Nursing Home in Shadyside where she was employed with over 22 years of dedication and faithful service to her credit. Winnie raised her own seven children and many that were not her own. She was a very loving person always willing to assist and aid children and even entire families in need. She always put the needs of others before herself. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a founding member of the New Brotherhood Motorcycle Club (she loved to ride and also drove semi trucks). She also enjoyed cooking and crafts. Winnie was a member of the Gospel of Jesus Church in Duquesne, PA. On November 18, 2014 after a lengthy illness, the Lord called Winifred R. James home. She leaves to cherish her memory her children: Richard (Cyndy) James, Robert (Deatrice) James, Iris Devoodi, Roberta James, Frank James, Olive James, and Barbara James; brothers and sisters William James and Sheila James; 22 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews; other family and good friends, too numerous to mention.

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Winifred R. James

November 30, 1943 - November 18, 2014