ObituaryLeoda Mae (Kirk) James, 89, of Lehigh Acres went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2010. She was born April 30, 1920 to Bice and Odie (Belt) Kirk in Salem, KY. She married Marvin James on Jan. 26, 1946 in Paducah, KY. She was employed as a seamstress in Long Island, NY. Upon retirement, Marvin and Leoda moved to Lehigh Acres. She was an active member and volunteer of First Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres for many years. She was predeceased by her husband Marvin, her parents, five brothers and one sister. She is survived by her sisters, Juanita Hansen of Salem, KY and Pauline O'Neal of Raleigh, NC and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank the workers at hospice and Valerie and David, the loving caretakers during Leoda's last year. A memorial service will be held 11 am Friday, March 5 at First Baptist Church, 1102 Leeland Heights Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. A funeral service with family and friends present will be held at Boyd's Funeral Home in Salem, KY on Saturday, March 6, 2010 followed by interment in Salem Cemetery. Memorial may be given to First Baptist Church or Hope Hospice. Local arrangements by Farley Funeral Home, (239) 369-2181.