- Date Of Birth: March 30, 1933
- Date Of Death: March 6, 2022
- State: Iowa
Velda Fay James, 88, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at home.Velda was born March 30, 1933, in Barney, Iowa, to Robert and Florence (Palmer) Searl. She graduated from Murray High School and later from Creighton University. Velda married Gerald “Red” James in 1950. She dedicated her life to her kids, grandchildren and her church.
Velda is survived by her children, Jerome (Myra) James of Johnston, IA, Edward (Lulu) James of Grimes, IA, Sheila Stevens (Kevin) and Susan Donnelly, both of Urbandale, IA; two sisters, Betty Harper of Winterset, IA and Evalene Hannah of Des Moines, Iowa; and eight grandchildren, Zac Stevens, Lexi Donnelly, Luke Stevens, Emi Stevens, Jessica James, Noah James, Jordan James, and Hunter Schneider; two great-grandchildren, Kashton and Eli; and her dog, Toby. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald “Red” James, and her brother, David Searl.
