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Rosana Winfrey James

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After 88 wonderful years, Rosana Winfrey James received the gift of an eternity with Jesus on May 5, 2017.  She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rosana was born March 17, 1929 in Grady, Arkansas, the daughter of Alex Winfrey and Lily Grant Winfrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward James; parents; son, Frank Payne; son, Roosevelt Payne; daughter, Toni Payne; brothers, Cornelius Winfrey, Alex Winfrey, Jr. and Emanuel Winfrey; sisters, Hazel Winfrey and Lavern Winfrey-McCarroll.  She dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at an early age and served faithfully as a member of Harris Temple Baptist Church.  After moving to Mablevale, Arkansas, she joined Perfecting New Life Baptist Church and served there until her health prevented her from doing so. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, three sons: Stevenson Payne (Gisele), Edward James (Terri), Tommy Payne; three daughters: Jean Payne, Eartha Green (Alvin) and Kim Leverett (Mark); brother: Earl Winfrey.  She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.   A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10 a.m., at the Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th, Little Rock, Ark. with Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. officiating. Internment will follow at the Little Rock Veteran's Cemetery, 2523 Springer Blvd., Little Rock, Ark. by Paradise Funeral Home of Pine Bluff 612 W. 5th Street "Only Paradise Can Serve you Better!"

Published May 10, 2017

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