Anita Ophelia James, daughter of the late Harold and Luella Matthews, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at age 87. Anita was a proud graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She leaves to cherish precious memories, her loving children Anita Dalcour, Janice Thibodeaux, Wanda Dennis, Junius James, Jr., Michael James, Shawn James, Cornika Hunter (Oliver Hunter), Arnisha Ambrose and Germol Paul. Sister of Milton Matthews, grandmother of sixteen and great grandmother of thirty-eight. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Anita is preceded in death by her husband, Junius James, Sr., beloved daughter, Ericka James and brother, Harold Matthews, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life honoring Anita Ophelia James at Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home, 1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 at 11:00 AM, in the Chapel of Roses. Reverend Winfred Dalcour, Jr., of Faith Fellowship Church Officiating. Interment: Private. Visitation: 9:00 AM IN THE CHAPEL. Guestbook Online: www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.