Frances James

Frances Delawese James went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 87. Frances was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 1, 1926. She joined her beloved husband, Sam W. James, her parents, Vessie Mae Turner and Jack H. Turner, and her grandson Christopher Lynn Williams on the golden streets of Heaven as she shed her earthly bonds. She is survived by her daughter, Linda and her husband Michael Williams, her son Sam Dwayne James and wife Leanne, 5 Grandchildren Scott Williams and wife Misty, Sam Kyle James and wife Priscilla, Kamie Reens, Chandler Frazer and Elijah James and 3 Great-Grandchildren, Casey, Cord and Cara Williams. Frances was an only child and her favorite childhood memories were on the farm with her grandparents and several cousins which became her de facto brothers and sisters. She cherished and continued these relationships for the rest of her life. Frances grew up traveling as her dad was in pipefitting and construction and found herself in Oklahoma in 1942 at the age of 16 where she met the love of her life Sam W. James and married after a 2 week courtship. That marriage lasted until his death on September 12, 2001. Sam and Frances moved to Pasadena, Texas where after he was called to service in World War II Europe. While Sam was away, Frances held jobs working at the police station and Todd shipyard passing the time until his return. When Sam returned, he and Frances started James Plumbing Company in Pasadena which they built into the City's oldest continuing plumbing service establishment. Frances came to know the Lord while Sam was in Europe and introduced him to Jesus when he returned. She loved to sing hymns and always encouraged the spiritual walk of her entire family and friends. An always faithful prayer warrior, you could count on her to carry even your smallest concern to the throne room of Jesus. Sam and Frances were members of the Nazarene Church and built Red Bluff Church of the Nazarene in the early 60's along with several churches in the Philippines through the Ministry to Christian Nationals. Sam and Frances later attended Parkgate Community Church before Sam's passing and then subsequently attended Fairmont Park Church with her daughter, Linda. In her long and full life she had many accomplishments. Some of these would include a devoted wife, loving mother, successful entrepreneur, committed church member, and faithful friend. However, the most important title she sought was to be a child of God. Although she is deeply loved and will be greatly missed, we rejoice in knowing that she will be eternally with her Lord, Jesus Christ in Heaven. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 12:00pm - 1:30p.m. at Grand View Funeral Home in the Chapel. Funeral Services will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Grand View Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: Sagemont Church #missions 11300 S. Sam Houston Pkwy E. Houston, TX 77089 Tel:281.481.8770 Fax:281.484.9396; Fairmont Park Church 10401 Belfast Road La Porte, TX 77571 (281) 471-3023 and/or The Chris Williams Scholarship fund.C/O Deer Park Rotary Club P.O. Box 844 Deer Park, Texas 77536 . Online memorial tributes may be placed at www.grandviewfunerals.com