Georgie Ella James of Rockford departed this earthly life December 26, 2021. She was born January 10, 1947 in Brownsville, TN the daughter of 3Robert Lee and Arguster Jarrett. Georgie lived in Rockford since 1966 coming from Brownsville. She married Leroy James June 23, 1971 in Rockford, he preceded her in death. Georgie was employed as an machinist many years.
She was a member of Christian Union Full Gospel Church Ministries, serving as a Usher and a volunteer at the church food pantry. She attended school in Tennessee and while in Rockford at the Literacy Council.
Georgie leaves to cherish many loving memories, son Earl C. Jarrett; two daughters, Juanita James-Craig and Arguster James; three grandchildren; Makare Craig, Azuri Jarrett and Jabari Craig; several stepchildren; Annie (Jesse) Gulley, Lois Chapel, Gloria (Ernest Gordon) James and Ruth (Floyd) Walker, Karen, Dennis and Jeff (Lois) Walker; four sisters, Ledora Cross, Genice Jarrett, Annie (Larry) Boyd and Elaine (Thomas) Taylor; five brothers, Willie (Revie), Robert Jr., Lester, Travis (Diana) and John C. Jarrett ; godson, William Blake and special friends Wayne Brown and Alberta Primm; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, and one brother James Jarret.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2021 at Christian Union Full Gospel Church Ministries 1705 Kilburn Ave. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.