Ophelia Green

James

Mrs. Ophelia Green James was born on May 12, 1947, to the late Bishop H. Green, and Rosabelle Green in Zebulon, Georgia. She received her formal education in the Pike County School System in Zebulon, Georgia, graduating in the Class of 1965.

Mrs. Ophelia accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Mt. Hope Baptist Church, where she served as an active member for many years. Later in life, she was united in holy matrimony with the love of her life, Mr. Samuel James in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three beautiful children. Ophelia was a very loving, caring, and nurtuting housewife. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, cooking, and dancing.

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, Mrs. Ophelia Green James surrendered her earthly life and gained her wings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bishop H. Green and Rosabelle Green, and sister Elliezee Goddard.

Mrs. Ophelia Green James leaves everlasting memories to forever be cherished in the hearts of her loving husband, Samuel James; sons, Grady (Serita) Owens, Alger (Lekisha) Green, Sr., and Recco (Valeda) Green; sisters, Luella Eppinger, Precious (Danny) Beck, and Anita (Charles) Coleman; brothers, Timothy (Ruth) Green, Pastor Alfred (Brenda) Green, Sr., Pastor Curtis (Jessica) Green, Sr., and Gregory (Pattie) Green;

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Curtis Memorial Gardens in Zebulon, Georgia. Pastor Alfred Green, Sr., is the Eulogist.