Funeral Service for Geraldine James, age 75, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Jared Folks officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. James passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was born December 14, 1946, to Earnest Monroe and Doretha Iza Tidwell.
Geraldine was a devoted wife for 58 years, a protective mother, a loving mother-in-law, and a proud Nana to her five grandchildren. She loved her career as a school teacher and retired in 2010 from Vinemont Elementary School. She was a very generous person and was diligent in her support of many local and national charities, including Bosom Buddies, Cullman Caring for Kids, and Veterans’ support groups.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Shirley Tidwell; and brother, Wayne Tidwell.
Survivors include her husband, David W. James; daughters, Lisa (Mark) Ellard and Tina (Phillip) Cherry; and grandchildren, David Cherry, Joshua Ellard, Laura Ellard, Jacob Cherry, and Brooke Ellard.
