Jan Burton James

Jan Burton James, 53, wife of Mike James, of Iva died Wednesday, January 8, 2014, along with her granddaughter, Charley, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born in Anderson to Albert Truman Burton and Mary Sue Blair Burton Marchbanks. Jan, blessed with a tremendous capacity to love everyone, was especially gifted in sharing her affection in the lives of many children. She was devoted to ensuring a positive and lasting influence to those who benefited from her care. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Jan is survived by her husband of 36 years of the home; her mother and father, both of Iva; a daughter, Jennifer James Beasley and her husband, Mitchell, of Donalds; two brothers, Tim Burton, of Iva and Keith Burton of Kings Mt., NC; a sister, Alvie Kernells, of Anderson; a grandson, Carson James Beasley and a host of extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:00PM Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Donalds Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is at the home on Willie Kay Road. Memorial contributions, in memory of her granddaughter, Charley, may be made to the March of Dimes, 37 Villa Rd., B-123, Greenville, SC 29615. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the James family.