Bonnie Lucile James

AIKEN, SC -- Mrs. Bonnie Lucile James (Dodge) 81, entered into rest on April 18, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert W. James, C/MSgt ret. USAF, and her parents Edmund and Lucile (Stickney) Dodge of Flint, Michigan. Mrs. James is survived by her daughter, Sally James King (Joseph) Aiken, SC, and sons Robert E. James (Karen), Arlington, Texas, Timothy W. James (Kim) Aiken, and David B. James (Stephanie) Aiken, as well as 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. James lived in many places and made lifelong friends during her husband's military years of service. They settled in Orlando Florida in 1969 and were active members of Goss UMC. Mrs. James moved to Aiken in 2002. She was a quilter, musician and avid gardener. As an active member of St. John's United Methodist Church she touched many people, young and old, and found true friends in the Fellowship Sunday school class where she taught regularly. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Shlaer and the staff of Medical Oncology Associates, the entire staff of University Hospital, 10 West, Trinity Hospice staff , especially nurses Bill Maroni and Ruth Cruz, St. John's Pastors George Howle and Keith Stewart, and members of the Fellowship Sunday school class. Their support and love was a blessing. A life celebration will be held April 29, 2011 at 11:00am in St. John's United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to one of Mrs. James favorite charities, Hefer International or the Wounded Warrior Project, or any charity of choice. Please visit the online guest register at ww.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com. SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Bonnie Lucile James, please visit our flower store.