James, Beverly "Jeanne", 90, passed away January 14, 2017 in Wichita. She was born February 2, 1926 in Memphis, TN to Floyd and Helen Lake Tharpe. She was raised in Blytheville, Ak. Jeanne was a great wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. Her entire family loved her dearly. She enjoyed traveling the world, the beauty of nature, the mountains and her house in Colorado. Jeanne volunteered for years with Meals on Wheels and at Wesley Hospital in the gift shopand she was a long time member of the Metropolitan Baptist Church. Jeanne met the love of her life at an USO dance during the war and they were married three months later. She was preceded by parents, Floyd and Helen Tharpe; three brothers; and grandson, Alex James. Jeanne is survived by her husband of 72 years, John James; children, John T. (Donna) James of Houston, Susan (Darwin) Eakins of Lawrence; David (Melanie) James of Tempe. Also survivng are six grandchildren, Kira, Paul, Brent, Kristen, Laura and Austen; 11 great grandchildren and numerous cousins. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 6405 Metcalf Ave., Ste. 204, Overland Park, KS 66202.
