Jacqueline-James-Obituary

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Jacqueline Earle "Jackie" James

Gloucester, Virginia

Sep 22, 1956 – Sep 9, 2025

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BORN
September 22, 1956
DIED
September 9, 2025
LOCATION
Gloucester, Virginia

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Andrews Funeral Home - Gloucester Obituary

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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She was best person that I knew of she was super sweet

Mrs Jackie will be Greatly Missed, she helped my daughter through some very difficult times at Gloucester High. I know she touched the lives of so many . May the family find strength and comfort through this very difficult time . We love you Mrs Jackie

May her family find comfort in knowing how many lives Jackie influenced with her devotion, compassion and fortitude. I had the privilege of working with her for several years. She was an inspiration to me both personally and professionally. She will be dearly missed.

We are so sorry to hear about Jackie's passing. Jessie and Ashley our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Love you both.

Jackie and I worked together for many years. She loved her family, students, and friends. I'm sorry I couldn't get to her visitation. She was a blessing to everyone.

I want to send my Blessings to the family and prayers of your lost Im a neighbor across the way that always watch her work in her yard that was her passion making everything always look so nice and pretty I spoken to her a few times she is a very nice person and she always said that she has her yard and grandkids to keep her going Im going to miss her

I was sadden to hear the lost of Jackie. We worked together at Lancaster Middle School. She was such a wonderful lady and friend. My prayers are with the family.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of Jackie. She was an amazing human. The special education community will have a void left that cannot be filled. Her dedication to the students she served was unwavering. I am forever honored to have been able to call her a friend. Rest in peace my friend.

I am so sorry for your loss. Jackie was a sweet lady. I enjoyed our time working together in the Lancaster county school system. My prayers are with you all!!❤