Charlotte Anne James

Charlotte Anne James, 76, of Powhatan, Virginia, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. She was surrounded by family and friends. Born in Tokyo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Oliver Woodley Davenport and Margaret Vincent Davenport. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, John Davenport and Jack Davenport, and her son, Adam Vincent Tatum. 

Throughout her life, Charlotte dedicated herself to helping others. She worked in the Richmond area as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. After retiring in 1996 to enjoy her home in Powhatan, Virginia, she continued her commitment to service by volunteering with Meals on Wheels and starting the Senior Luncheon Program at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 

Charlotte’s legacy lives on through her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lance James. She is also survived by her son, Matthew Tatum, his wife, Carter, and their children, Miller and Eli. Her daughter, Angela Penn, her husband, Dave, and their children, Makena Bates and Kyhir James, and his wife, Kaisha. She is survived by her brother, Robert Davenport, and his wife, Jennifer, and her sister, Becky, and her husband, Ed Toole. She also leaves behind her beloved Scottish Terrier, Tara. 

In loving remembrance, Lance shares these words to Charlotte: You were the greatest gift of my life— your never-ending love, kindness, and beauty. We were blessed to share 32 years together; you will always be in my heart. 

Love rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. (1 Corinthians 13:6-8)

“All the breath and bloom of the year in the bag of one bee. All the wonder and wealth of the mine in the heart of one gem. In the core of one pearl, all the shade and shine of the sea. Breath and bloom, shade and shine, wonder wealth, and how far above them: Truth, that’s brighter than a gem. Trust that’s purer than pearl. Brightest truth, purest trust in the universe, all were for me in the kiss of one girl.” – SUMMUM BONUM by Robert Browning 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST at the Sheridan-Norman Funeral Home, 2982 River Road West, Goochland, VA 23960. 

The Requiem Eucharist Service will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 555 River Road West, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103.