Evlyn Estes James

Evlyn Estes James, 90, of Butler, KY, entered her eternal home on Wednesday November 11, 2026 from River Valley Nursing Home in Butler. Born in Madison County, KY on September 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Claybourne J. and Alma Bascom Ellington Estes.

On July 3, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert Michael James; he preceded her in death. Having a deep-rooted love for family, she loved serving faithfully as a housewife and loving homemaker. She had an aspiring collection of Teddy Bears and loved playing Yahtzee. She will be fondly remembered for being an avid Poker Player and loved going to the Casinos; her favorite pastime was playing slot machines. She was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Cincinnati.

Evlyn will be fondly remembered by her daughter: Terri Moore of Falmouth, KY; three sons: Stephen (Helen) James of Indianapolis, IN, Robert (Jennifer) James of Madison, IN, Richard (Carol) James of Sterling, VA;; one brother: Voris (Mary) Estes, along with seven grandchildren: Patrick James, Megan (Darren) Transue, Tom (Meagan) James, Katherine James , Ciaran James, Jennifer (Robert) Bell, Stephanie (Anthony) Young and seventeen great-grandchildren: Ayden, Owen, Lucy, Lily, Nolan, Emma, Cai, Robby, Evlyn, Benson, Michael, Gunnar, Ashton, Pippa, Phoenix, Krista and Katelyn. In addition to her husband, Robert Michael James, she is preceded in death by four brothers: Cecil, Wyndal, Eldon, Farrell and five sisters: Lillian, Eleanor, Geraldine, Jessie and Joy.

Visitation will be Monday November 16, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, 500 N. Main St., Williamstown, KY 41097. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday November 17th at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 10272 US 42, Union, KY 41091. Burial will follow in the Guardian Angels Cemetery.

PLEASE NOTE: Everyone is requested to wear blue jeans to the visitation in honor of Evlyn’s life motto: “Forever in Blue Jeans.”