Fannie Elizabeth James, age 78, of Bedford departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1936 to the late George I. Jackson and Lillian M. Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Nicodemus James. Fannie was a faithful member of Washington St. Baptist Church. She was a Deaconess, member of the Pastor's Aide, member of Women's Ministry and Missionary. In all capacities, she remained faithful until her health would not allow her to attend services and work with her ministries. However, she still remained a faithful servant of the Lord. She retired as a Nursing Assistant from Bedford County Nursing Home after many years as a dedicated employee. She leaves to cherish her memory seven children, Johnnie James, Glenora Druzella James, Rosecella Taylor (Maurice), Ronald Lee James, Commander I. James, Janice M. James, all of Bedford, VA, and Della R. James of Maryland; three grandchildren, Nicholas L. James, Destiny L. James and Cherish E. James, all of Bedford, VA; one sister, Helen Randall (Ezra) of New York and one sister-in-law Josephine Jackson of Bedford, VA; special family friends, Mrs. Mattie Turner and Ms. Karen Reeves; former daughter-in-law, Mary James; and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be missed by her family and great friends from the neighborhood where she resided on Community Drive.