Irma Joy Lasiter James, 77

Irma Joy Lasiter James, 77, of Monticello, went to be with the

Lord Saturday, August 29, 2026 at her home. She was born March 17,

1949 in Wilmar to the late Howard Lasiter and Mary Johns Lasiter.

Also preceding her in death are brothers Marvin Lasiter, Ben Lasiter

and Charles Lasiter.

Irma was a graduate of the Wilmar school system, worked for the

Arkansas Department of Health as a dedicated state employee for 37

years of service to her community. She was an active member of the

Second Baptist Church in Monticello. Irma enjoyed spending her

time taking care of her loved ones therefore, she was very respected

among her family, friends and community for her love and compassion

for others. Irma had many titles, the very best was mom. Her

favorite pastime was spending time with her family and where she

always displayed warmth, compassion and love to everyone.

If something needed attention, share that with her and that “Mission

would be accomplished”. Irma took great pride in her appearance being a

pretty lady, inside and out. Her nickname was (Fashion Police) was

given to her as she always had a dress code in order.

She gracefully preserved and accepted her role in life as they changed

over the course of her life. Always marching forward and always could

find something good in everything. Irma had lots of treasures tucked

deep in her head. She was gifted for brightening your day and always

lit up the room when she walked in, sharing love and laughter with

everyone. She was never a selfish person; she was a very generous and

warm hearted soul. (Be kind to one another). She was a loving devoted

wife, mother and true friend to many. “Her children would rise up and

call her blessed, her husband also praised her. Proverbs. Anyone who

had the opportunity to meet and get to know her, admired and respected

her love for life. Always when she talked about grandchildren and

great-grandkids she referred to them as her LOVE LOVES. She was always

easy to love and to share precious time together. She made a house and

home.

Irma is preceded by her spouse, Alvin James, whom she was married to

for 57 years.

She is survived by her daughter Shawn James Harrison (Bobby) of

White Hall; her son Cody James (Layne), Monticello; her precious grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Daisey Anna (Bo), Gracie Rebekah (Harry Anthony), Bobby, Knox and

Amri, and her great-grandkids Rebekah, Raven, Bo Jr, Harry Jr, Andrew,

Boston and Saul.

Funeral services were 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Second

Baptist Church in Monticello. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery

by Frazer’s.