In Loving Memory of Ola Mae James

Ola Mae James passed away peacefully on November 17th,2021 at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 78. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren when she transitioned to her heavenly home. 

Ola is survived by her children Trina James of Riverside, CA, Sam James, Jr. of Riverside, CA, Nakeesha Cluse (husband Sean Cluse) of Colorado Springs, CO, and Kimiko Gordon (husband Isiah Gordon, III) of Austin, TX. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Krystle Saens of Riverside, CA, Jasmine Blake (husband Cameron Blake) of Colorado Springs, CO, Damion James of Hemet, CA, Makenzie Gordon of Austin, TX, and Cristian and Felicia Cluse of Colorado Springs, CO. Ola was also blessed with great grandchildren Liam, Sophia, and Hudson Blake of Colorado Springs, CO. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Virdel Adams, her mother, Minola Adams (Witherton), her stepmother, Nettie Lou Adams and her siblings Fred Adams, Ann Carrington and Shanti Edmond.

Ola James was born in Carthage, TX on August 19, 1943. She graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1962. After marriage and having her children, she continued her education and earned her certification as a nurse’s aide. As a single mother of four, Ola was very organized and had a strong work ethic. She worked in the healthcare field as a certified nurse’s assistant for many years. As an entrepreneur, she started her own home healthcare company, where she cared for numerous patients in the Inland Empire area. 

Ola was a devote Christian who lived out her faith daily. One of her favorite bible verses was Jerimiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” She was a generous, kind, and fun-loving woman of God who enjoyed gardening, music, and above all, spending time with her beloved family and friends. 

Memorial services will be held on December 27th at Evergreen Cemetery at 11am in Colorado Springs, CO. Another memorial service will be held in San Bernardino, CA at a later date. The family will share the details as soon as possible. 

Flowers and/or cards may be sent to the following address:

Nakeesha Cluse

6345 Chantilly Place 

Colorado Springs, CO 80922 

The family Ola James appreciates the prayers and condolences from all those who knew and loved Ola. Special thanks to all the nursing staff and doctors who took such good care of her as well.