Louise

James

Louise M. (Hopson) James was born to the proud parents of Sammie Hopson and Fannie B. (Flemons) Hopson on September 16, 1929 in Laneburg, Arkansas. Louise M. James passed away peacefully at the age of 96, on October 24, 2025.

Louise was raised and received her formal education in the public school system of Childress Elementary and Junior High School in Hope, Arkansas. She graduated from Upchurch High School in Upchurch, Arkansas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of her grandfather Rev. Steve Flemons.

Louise was united in holy matrimony with Gilliam James in Prescott, Arkansas on May 14, 1949. While in Arkansas, they were blessed with one son, Billy Ray James Sr. The family relocated to Ohio and she worked at the community Development Senior Center for 37 years.

Louise joined the Third Missionary Baptist Church of Holland, Ohio under the leadership of the late Rev. J.W. West. She was a faithful and dedicated member of the Nurses Guild and the Senior Choir. Her favorite song was "Shine On Me". She remained a member under the leadership of Pastor Madison Gregory III. She was a avid church member for over 50 years.

Louise loved watching basketball games and watching Labron James play basketball.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years, Gilliam James; brother, Sam Hopson, Jr.; sisters; Shirley Hopson and Ethel Parker; brother-in-laws, A.J. Parker and Chester Parker; granddaughter, Theresa James; great grandson, Sirius Lomar Turner and niece, Janet Moore.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory, her only son, Billy Ray James Sr., grandchildren; Billy Ray James Jr., Terrance Lavell (Felicia) James , Dora James and Johnnie James Plunkett; 11 great grandchildren, 17 great great grand children; Special Sisters In Christ, Ophelia Williams, Betty Hunt, Mattie Taylor, Avon Strange and Sara Lee.