of Conifer, CO
February 15, 1928 - October 18, 2014
Dr. Mary Ellen James of Conifer, CO, formerly of Cabot, AR, died peacefully in her sleep on October 18, she was 86. She was preceded in death by Jerrel James, her husband of 55 years, her parents Thomas Edmond and Annie Mae Lingo, sisters Ester Jean Robinson and Frances LeMay. She is survived by her daughter Jerre Mengel (Art) of Conifer, CO, grandson Andrew Mengel, and great grandsons Logan and Jaden Mengel and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Lonoke, AR on February 15, 1928. She graduated from North Little Rock High School and received her under graduate and masters degrees from University of Central Arkansas and her doctorate degree from the University of Arkansas. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Roller-Owens in North Little Rock, AR. A graveside funeral service will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, AR at 11:00 a.m. on November 8, 2014.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Mt Evans Hospice, 3081 Bergen Peak Dr. Evergreen, CO 80439.