Carol James

Virginia Carol James, 82, of Festus, Missouri died Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Reverend Collie and Altha Reitzel Shirrell. Carol attended Cape Girardeau Central High School, graduating in 1959. She married David Dougan shortly after High School and was a devoted mother to their three sons: Chris, Gregg and Tim. Carol was actively involved in raising her children and they felt that in the love and support she provided. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church while living in Cape Girardeau and volunteered her time to Trinity Lutheran School and was one of the first woman board members of the Trinity Lutheran Boy Scout Troop. Carol worked while raising her children serving in several office and accounting administrative positions for companies in the Cape Girardeau area. Carol always had a passion for cooking and turned this interest into a career in the food service industry serving as catering manager for universities in Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, and Wisconsin. She retired in 2013 returning to the St. Louis area where she married Chandler James. Carol devoted her time to renovating their home in Bloomsdale, Missouri and becoming an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Festus, Missouri volunteering her time and hosting many church and family events. Survivors include two sons, Chris (Paulette Grana) Dougan, and Gregg (Dana) Dougan; two sisters, Esther Waldrup and Mary Drake; six grandchildren, Denise Dougan-Brown, Forrest (Nicole) Dougan, Molly (Adam) Moon, Connor (Samantha) Dougan, Bridget Dougan, and Liam Dougan. Carol also leaves behind three great-grandchildren, Jace and Jonnie Brown, and Lachlan Dougan. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Tim Dougan; and husband, Chandler James. A Visitation, Memorial Service and Lunch will be at 10:00 a.m. November 16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Festus, Missouri. The Rev. Kyle Castens of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.; Lunch at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund in Festus, Missouri. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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Carol James

February 3, 1942 - October 22, 2024