Vivian Mae James entered this world as the second child of the late Dock and Christine James on December 10,1939, in Tyler, Texas. Vivian joined Rising Star Baptist church and accepted Christ at an early age as her personal Savior. Faith has always been a guide for Vivian throughout her life’s accomplishments.
Growing up in West Dallas, Texas, Vivian received her formal education from Booker T. Washington High School. After graduating from high school, Vivian went on to enter Madam CJ Walker Cosmetology school where she earned her cosmetology certification and later her Cosmetology license for the state of Texas. Vivian was determined to continue her education and in later years enrolled in the University of North Texas where she earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences.
In the summer of 1958, Vivian met the love of her life, Memphis Mallory. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership, lasting an incredible 51 years until Memphis’death in 2009. The couple was blessed with one son, who was the joy of Vivian’s life.
As a result of Vivian’s unwavering commitment to education, she embarked on a career with the Dallas Independent School District where she retired from in 2006. In 2010, Vivian returned to the school system as a substitute teacher until she started having health complications in 2014. She was known for her love of family, traveling and lining dancing with her beloved dance group the Soul Inspirational line Dancers.
Vivian continued her spiritual growth, as an active member of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the Usher’s ministry.
Preceded by death were her parents, Dock and Christine James, sister Hazel Pinson and brother Julius James.
Vivian leaves in God’s capable hands to cherish her memories her loving son Michael (Shanda) and granddaughters Dominic Mallory- Roddy, Dashun Brown and Keyaira Brown, and great granddaughter Kelsea Mallory Porter and a host of nieces and nephews.
Vivian leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and resilience. Her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Vivian will be deeply missed, by her family and friends, but never forgotten.
COMPARTA UN OBITUARIOCOMPARTA
v.1.12.1