In loving memory of

Mary E. James
September 30, 1947 - March 2, 2021

Mary E. James age 73 of Washington passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville , Indiana.

Mary was born September 30, 1947 in Washington to Clara Evelyn (Burkhardt) and Robert Rudolph Fredrick. She was a member of Maysville United Methodist Church. She loved red roses, crocheting and being with her family.

Mary is survived by her husband Daniel James who she married November 17, 1985; son Robert Joseph (Brenda) Wadsworth of Evansville; five daughters Rhonda Renee(Kevin) Heisdorf of Washington, Tammy Annette O'Dell of Patoka, Melissa Dawn (Matthew) Rhodes of Cheifland, FL and Tricia Gail (Donald) Kavanaugh and Laura Ann (Kim) Jones Madden both of Washington; sister Anna Marie Fredrick of Spurgeon; twenty-five grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Cervando Eduardo Santos.

Visitation will be Friday, March 5, 2021 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Ed Lee Mortuary North Chapel at 1:00pm with Pastor Jason Johnston officiating. Entombment will follow at Sugarland Memory Gardens.

Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com. All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary.

Tributes

Terry and Betty Mires wrote on Mar 16, 2021:

"So sorry to read about Mary . We send our prayers and love to you , Danny, and all your family. We remember the neat breakfast that we would get together and talk about the railroad and our children and grandchildren. Very neat lady. She will be missed. Love to all of you. Terry and Betty Mires"

Terry and Betty Mires wrote on Mar 10, 2021:

"So sorry to read about Mary . We send our prayers and love to you , Danny, and all your family. We remember the neat breakfast that we would get together and talk about the railroad and our children and grandchildren. Very neat lady. She will be missed. Love to all of you. Terry and Betty Mires"

Jamie York wrote on Mar 3, 2021:

"Its going to be weird not getting private messages from you ,saying Aunt Mary loves you kid, come visit me when your in town, and the random other messages I got weekly.You are going to be missed . please give gran and grandpa Bill a big hug and kiss for me.RIP I love you "

Zola Brown wrote on Mar 3, 2021:

"I can't say enough how bad my heart hurts Ive was welcomed into the family as a kid I have always admired Momma for so many things especially the love she gives unconditionally always there for me cried on her shoulder more than once always a hug and smile that lightens the room . I Love her and will be greatly missed. U have made a difference n my life. Fly high Momma God received a very special Angel .... "

Thomas Johnson wrote on Mar 2, 2021:

"You always treated me like I was one of your kids. I promised I will take care of Tammy. I would give my life for her and Dan I love you like I loved my own mother. I don't know what I would do without my own mother. Thank you for loving me momma Mary. You guys were always so kind to me. I don't take that lightly. I am so sorry for your loss and I'm here if anyone needs someone to talk to. I care for you all so much and I love you Tammy and Dan with all my heart. "

Jennifer Brennfoerder and familt wrote on Mar 2, 2021:

"Sending love and prayers to all of you during this loss of your loved one. Jennifer and family "

Julie Wald wrote on Mar 2, 2021:

"Sending my deepest sympathy to family. Love and prayers for your loss. Julie Wald "