ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: JAMES, MAXINE NORSWORTHY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

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JAMES, MAXINE NORSWORTHY 
July 25, 1929 - January 19, 2016

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Maxine Norsworthy James, 86, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Tuesday, 
January 19, 2016 at her home.

Maxine was born on July 25, 1929 in Oakdale, Louisiana, the daughter of Charles 
and Louella Burrough Norsworthy.

Maxine could often be found outdoors tending to her garden or doing yard work. 
She had a love of going to garage sales just to see what treasures she could 
find. 
Maxine had such a giving heart as she enjoyed helping other people any way that 
she could. She had a love for cooking and enjoyed cooking for her family and 
friends, but especially loved cooking for the many children she served as a 
cook with the St. Mary Parish Schools.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son, Howard James of 
Bayou Vista; one sister, Mary Vercher of New Iberia; one brother, James 
Norsworthy of Baton Rouge. Maxine is also survived by numerous nieces and 
nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Norsworthy and Louella 
Burrough Norsworthy; husband, Howell James; one son, Samuel David James; one 
brother, Leroy Norsworthy; one sister, Martha Smiley.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Twin 
City Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Kelly officiating, with a visitation being 
held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. 

Following the funeral services Maxine will be laid to rest in the Morgan City 
Cemetery.

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