James, Helen F., passed away in the arms of her children on January 14, 2012. Helen loved sewing, fishing and gardening. She loved spending time with family, her greatest joy were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” James and granddaughter Amber Arnold. Survivors are son Will (Kathy) James of Anchorage, AK; daughters Judith (Merwyn) Steinacher of Greeley, CO, Sue Ellen Arnold of Newton, Becky (Michael) North of Wichita; sister Kathryn; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Helen was a member of Tyler Road Baptist Church. Funeral service is 3:00 PM Thursday, January 19 at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be sent to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.