Myra June James

Myra June Goodnight James, 59, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem. Born February 19, 1951 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Hallie Smith Goodnight and Carl N. Goodnight, Jr. She was educated in the Rowan County schools and graduated from South Rowan High School. She also attended Salisbury Business College. Mrs. James was currently working as the Bookkeeper at World Hope Worship Center, Salisbury. She had previously been employed at National Starch and Chemical Company for 19 years. She was an active member at World Hope Worship Center, where she founded and led the Treasures of Love Ministries. Mrs. James was also a member of the Women of Hope ministry, and sang with the Praise and Worship Team for over 12 years. For the past two years, she was a leader in both the Royal Rangers Boys Clubs and Mpact Girls Clubs at the church. She was also very active in community outreach and drama. Mrs. James’ favorite things to do were worshipping the Lord and spending precious time with her husband, Michael. She loved going to see her grandchildren dance and play sports. She was an avid gardener and loved to sew costumes for church dramas and Little Praisers girls dance ministry. She also loved going to the beach with family and friends, and feeding the birds. A women of faith, Mrs. James always showed the love of God to everyone she met. She taught her family to love the Lord and put others first, by the example of her life. Mrs. James has built an incredible legacy for her family. Survivors include her husband, Michael Keith James; son, Jeff Holshouser and wife Jody of Salisbury and their children, Felicia Kesler, Brittany Leonard, and Haley Holshouser; daughters, Tera Bare and husband Todd of Landis and their children, Rebecca, Spencer and Emily Bare; Alisha Moore and husband Todd of China Grove and their children, Brandon and Lauren Cooke; and Angie Reeves and husband Jeff of Salisbury and their son, Aaron Reeves; sisters, Phyllis Swanson and husband Roy of Mocksville and Kitty G. Harris and husband Tony of Salisbury, and brother Darrell Goodnight of Salisbury. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM – Monday at World Hope Worship Center with Rev. David Cowger officiating. Interment will follow at Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8:00 PM Sunday at the Summersett Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the home. Memorials may be made to World Hope Worship Center, 2203 Mooresville Road, Salisbury NC 28147. Summersett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Myra June James

February 19, 1951 - March 11, 2010