Judith Katherine "Katy" James

Judith Katherine James ran through the gates of Heaven and jumped into Jesus arms on September 7th, 2012. Katy had been battling Pontine Glioma since being diagnosed in June of 2011. Katy was a gifted musician and was an active member of the Carolina Youth Symphony as well as the Christ Church Episcopal School Orchestra (Violin) and Band (Flute) where she had attained region status in each. As an Honor Student at Christ Church Episcopal School she was entering her Senior year as an IB Candidate and had already been accepted to Tulane University where she hoped to study biology starting next fall.. She was an avid sportswoman, participating in Cross Country and Softball at school. She was very active at Salem United Methodist Church, where she was a member of several youth groups and directed Vacation Bible School in July; and at St. Peters Episcopal Church where she was a member of the Senior Youth Group and served as a Lay Reader. Katy will be missed by two brothers, Robert and Jimmy; a sister, Jacky; and a father, Bob, all of the home. A mother, Rita, of Greenville. Grandparents Bob and Jacky James of Excelsior Springs, MO and Jim and Judy Oller of Travelers Rest, SC. Also, many Aunts and Uncles as well as cousins around the country and the loving caregivers of Hospice Care of South Carolina including Lissa Carver and Nikki Scott Visitation will be at Howze Mortuary at 6714 State Park Road in Travelers Rest, SC from 7 to 9 PM on Sunday September 9th . The Funeral will be at St. Peters Episcopal Church at 910 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC 29616 on Monday, September 10th at 4:30 PM with an informal reception for all afterwards in Stockstill Hall at St. Peters. Memorial Services will be held at Salem United Methodist Church at 2700 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC at Tuesday 4:30 PM on September 11th a dedication of the Katy James Family Life Center to follow; and at Christ Church Episcopal School at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, September 12th at 245 Cavalier Drive Greenville, SC 29607 with a reception for all to follow. In Lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to the Ellis Mayfield Foundation for the financial support of children and the families of children suffering from pediatcic brain tumors who reside in the upstate of South Carolina. The address is 11 Parkhaven Way Greenville, SC 29607. The website is: www.ellismayfieldfoundation.samsbiz.com

Judith Katherine "Katy" James

August 8, 1995 - September 7, 2012