Celestine Watson James

April 19, 1946 - May 1, 2020

Celestine James, 74, wife of the late Berkeley James, Sr., departed this earthly life on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Teresa James Wells in Sumter. Raised by the late Priscilla Sanders Smith in Mayesville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Wright and Janie Mae Watson. Celestine received her education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was a faithful member of Congruity Presbyterian Church (USA), Gable. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Eugene York, Richard Sanders, Jr. and Murray Sanders and one sister, Maggie Brunson. Those left to cherish precious memories are two daughters, Connie James and Teresa J. Wells, both of Sumter; three sons: Berkeley James, Jr., Henry Anthony James and Tony James all of Sumter, SC; 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; a sister Earnestine Watson, a brother, Nathaniel Watson, both of Fort Pierce, Florida; a longtime friend, Shirley Jones and a host of other relatives.