Mullins- Geraldine W. James, 77, died peacefully on Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born in Horry County, a daughter of the late McKeever and Ovelia Phillips Williamson. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and successful businesswoman. Mrs. James was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Laverne Grainger; her second husband, Jim James, and a son, Reggie Grainger. She is survived by three daughters, Trina Carter of North Myrtle Beach, Cindy Grainger Harrelson of Alpharetta, Georgia, and Dana (Roger) Gondek of Kansas; one brother, Sonny Williamson of Arizona; two sisters, Betty Benton of Nichols and Shirley (Joe) Alford of Alabama; two grandchildren, Mechel Carter (William) Ashley of Nichols and Bobby G. Harrelson, Jr. of Alabaster, Alabama; two great-grandchildren, Nicole Harrelson and Baylea Ashley, and Ronald Boardwine, who was like a son and his companion, Angela. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church in Aynor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family would like to especially thank the staff of Shepherd Care Hospice for the devoted care given to their loved one. Memorials may be made to Straightway Ministries, 310 S. Nichols Street, Nichols, S.C. 29581 or Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, 1600 Pisgah Church Road, Aynor, S.C. 29511. A message of condolence for the family may be left at mearesfh.com. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mrs. James.