Mildred James

Mildred "Millie" Simmons James 82, formerly of Green Meadow Dr. passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Hospice Home. She was the wife of the late Hilton Lee James and was born September 14, 1927 in Surry County to the late Joseph Crystal and Maude Lee Simmons. Millie began her nursing career at the Polio Hospital in Greensboro and retired as the Director of Nurses from Wesley Long Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burlington where she had taught Sunday School and worked in the office. Survivors include her son Mike James and his wife Lisa of Summerfield, grandchildren; Hannah Long and her husband Devin, Jeremy James, a great grandson Brett Long, a sister Jesse Harrell of Mt. Airy, Several nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister JoAnna Katrinak, brothers; Richard "Joe" Simmons, Raymond Simmons and Warren Simmons. The funeral will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the Chapel of First Baptist Church of Burlington by Dr. Terry Peele. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. The family would like to thank the Cancer Center, Dr. Pandit, White Oak Manor and Hospice. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215 and First Baptist Church of Burlington, 400 S. Broad St., Burlington, NC 27215.