Mary Etta Amburn James
March 23, 1930 - March 15, 2018
Mary Etta Amburn James, age 87 of Bristol, VA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2018 as she was surrounded by her family, at her home. Mary was born March 23, 1930 in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Charlie and Nannie Amburn. Mary was employed by Piggly Wiggly and later Food City, in the deli. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon S. James, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by her loving family: five daughters, Jo Ella (Dave) Gray, Nancy Spriggs, Jackie James, Jeanne Tester, and Judy (DJ) Boucher; two granddaughters, Suzette Gray, Tara (Jake) Stanley; two great granddaughters, Sarila Stamport and Seraphina Stanley; a special niece Elizabeth (Sis) Fisher; sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Caris Healthcare and especially Gena for her loving care. The Funeral service will be conducted on Saturday March 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Scott Childs officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to your local animal shelter. Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mrs. James
Mary Etta Amburn James, age 87 of Bristol, VA went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2018 as she was surrounded by her family, at her home. Mary was born March 23, 1930 in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Charlie and Nannie Amburn. Mary... View Obituary & Service Information