Photo courtesy of Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester
Sep 22, 1956 - Sep 9, 2025
To the Family, know that your Mom/grandmother loved her family. She spoke often of her girls and her grandchildren. I loved your mom dearly, she was one of the best coworkers and hands down the best Speech Pathologist I have ever met. I'm glad I was able to make her smile this new school year with the scheduler I made her with her Hallmark Hunk. The love she showed me in return will never be forgoten.
Angela Wyco
September 12, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Jessie & Ashley, you are in my thoughts & prayers. She will be greatly missed!
April Davis
September 12, 2025 | Lancaster, VA | Friend
Jackie and I taught along side each other for over 25 years. She was an Amazing therapist. We often called on each other for guidance and support. She LOVED her family, and she often shared their successes with me. Rest in peace my dear, sweet friend.
Dana Cooper
September 12, 2025 | Coworker
Jackie was one of the most dedicated colleagues I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She saw her work with students and families as a true vocation, not just a job to make money and pass her time. Jackie was a force of nature in her tiny frame! She held herself and her students to a high standard, and failure was simply not an option if she was part of your life. She made a difference in so many lives, and she will be truly missed. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Jennifer Tingley
September 12, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Jackie, You were such a blessing to know and work with. Rest in peace my friend.
Annie Campbell
September 12, 2025 | Yorktown, VA | Coworker
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ms. James was so patient and kind with the students here at Page; I know words cannot describe the loss within the community but the sorrow and grief is shared with all. Ms. James always had a smile on her face and we shared good times when we worked together to further help those who needed her guidance. My deepest condolences to the family. Thank you Ms. James for all the hard...
Kathleen Johnson
September 12, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Sending prayers of love and comfort to the family, friends and community that Ms Jackie inspired.
Artarya Ward
September 11, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Jackie was such a special person! She taught my child at TC Walker with patience and love always making learning so simple. She will always be remembered! Our Deepest condolences to the family. In Sympathy “Memories of those we love live forever in our hearts”
Jordan, Jessie and Kathy James
September 11, 2025 | Burlington, MA | Student
JaJa, I am heartbroken that you left us so soon. I will miss your smile and your laugh. Your ability to go out of your way to help will always stay with me. You made a difference in so many lives. My students who you had at TC Walker loved you as much as you loved them. Jackie, it was an honor to know you and you will forever be in my heart.
Teresa Lukasik (Trout)
September 11, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Jacqueline Schools (Jackie) James of Gloucester passed away on September 9, 2025. She was born and raised in White Stone, VA of the late Archie and Dorothy Schools. She was a beloved educator in Gloucester County Schools, a fierce advocate for her students, and a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.She took pride in her occupation as a Speech Pathologist spanning 45 years. She began her career in Lancaster County in 1980 and moved to Gloucester County Schools in 1996 where she was still employed at the time of her death. Her unwavering dedication to her students was admired by co-workers, praised by parents, and profound for her students. Outside of school, the loves of her life were her children and grandchildren. Her free time was spent in its entirety surrounded by the love and laughter of her family. She was entirely proud and spoke often of them as the greatest blessings in her life. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother, Archie and Dorothy Schools and her husband, Raymond James. She is survived by her brother, Steven Schools, step-daughter and partner, Jennifer James and Patrick McDermott, daughter and son-in-law, Jessie and Michael Allen, daughter and son-in-law Ashley and Lonnie Peterson and her five grandchildren, Logan, Jentzen, Mackenzie, Wren, and Amzie. " The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 p.m. The memorial service will be private. Memorial donations may be made to either St. Judes Hospital or tothe VFW Post in West Point, VA. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangments.
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