Lillie Bell

Mckenzie James

Lillie Bell McKenzie James was born February 7, 1937 to the loving parentage of the late Mr. Jack McKenzie and the late Mrs. Callie Johnson McKenzie.

She departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

Miss Lillie (as she was affectionally known), was educated in the Clarke County School System and was employed for several years as a domestic housekeeper. Her hobbies included cooking gumbo and her specialty potato salad.

She enjoyed babysitting for her nieces, nephews, and numerous other people.

She was a faithful member of Mount Olive #2 Baptist Church, Jackson, AL.  During her earlier years, she sang in the choir. She loved Mt. Olive #2 and attended faithfully until her health declined.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gripper James; a son, Roy Edward James, Sr.; four brothers - Joe C. McKenzie,  Mance McKenzie, William "Doe" McKenzie, and Henry McKenzie; and two sisters -Thelma Coleman and Arlean Smith.

She will be cherished in the hearts of her devoted family: a son, Kendrick James; one brother, Dave McKenzie, three grandchildren - DeJuan James of Seattle WA; Roy Edward James, Jr. and Nicki (Antorius) Craig; a devoted niece  - Arlene (Willie) Thomas; daughter-in-law, Willie Pearl James, all of Jackson AL; seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

"Aunt Lillie" is also cherished by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.