Betty Ann James, 77

SEAFORD - Betty Ann James, age 77, of Seaford, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2009, at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. She was born in Delmar, Md., a daughter of the late James Edward Parsons and Thelma Haddock Parsons. She was a 1951 graduate of Delmar High School and later a 1954 graduate of Delaware Division Nursing School where she was valvictorian and received her Registered Nursing Degree. She worked as a RN for many years, including for Nanticoke Hospital, The Stockley Center, Geriatric Services and later retired from the Methodist Manor House. Betty Ann was a member of the Laurel Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harry "Bob" James Sr. of Seaford; her sons, Bob James and wife Brenda of Laurel, Edward Allen James Sr. and wife Rose Marie of Seaford, Kevin James and wife Janice of Seaford, and Kenneth James and wife Elizabeth of Middletown; a daughter, Melinda Huffman and husband Dave of Bethel; a brother, Allen Parsons Sr. of Seaford; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Laurel Nazarene Church, 94 Walnut Street, Laurel. The Pastor Ralph Fraser officiated. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Contributions can be made in her honor to the: Laurel Nazarene Church P.O. Box 705, Laurel, DE 19956. The Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, is serving the James family. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.delmarvaobits.com.