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Edith James

d. January 6, 2010

JAMES, EDITH MARIE THOMPSON Let's celebrate the life of Edith Marie Thompson James, 51, who passed away at her son's home in Leeds, Alabama Wednesday morning, January 6th, 2010. She was born in Birmingham on March 28, 1958. Most of Edith's life was spent surrounded by her many animals. In her youth she won numerous awards with her racking horses. Later she worked as a trainer and groomer. When not at the stable, Edith was at home where her goal was breeding miniature white Shih Tzus. Many of the puppies (Rastie, Jibbie, Luna, Mojo, Pikachu, Istie, etc) she kept herself. Edith had a great sense of humor and could easily fill the room with laughter, but she wanted people to know that she was much more. The least known aspect of Edith's life was her boundless curiosity and her constant pursuit of truth which led to her vast knowledge of the Bible. Surrounding herself with books from Biblical scholars contributed to her spiritual growth giving her much peace and solace. Edith is survived by her best friend and son Michael James, her parents Claire and Wayne Thompson, her siblings Laura West, Julia Sanders, and David Thompson, and PupPup her loyal companion. Visitation will begin Saturday, January 9th at 11am followed by a service, led by her pastor Billy Abrams, at noon at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Hwy, US 11, Trussville, AL (205) 322-0543. Afterward there will be a brief graveside prayer. She requested that rather than flowers, donations go to her church, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 2001 Cedar Grove Road, Leeds, Al 35094. Edith best described herself as "the mother of Michael and a child of God." Let's celebrate her life.

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