Brenda O. James, 64, of Hickory, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at her home. She was born Wednesday, August 8, 1956.

A Private Family Visitation will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Newton County Funeral Home-North. Private Family Graveside Services will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Jack Foster will officiate. Newton County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 635-3200

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Artie Mae Langdon; brother, Leon Cates.

Survivors include her sons, Scott James and Johnny Ray James; daughter, Chris Westmoreland; granddaughters, Stacy Nicole James and Hannah Nicole James; sister, Barbara Sanderson (James); brother, Ray Langdon; niece, Tammy Sanderson, as well as other nieces and nephews.