Janet Lee James

Janet Lee James obituary

Janet Lee James

Janet James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kersey Funeral Home on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Mrs. Janet Lee James, age 71, a resident of Lake Wales, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale surrounded by family & friends. Mrs. James was born December 2, 1953, in Winter Haven, Florida to John Andrew and Danny Jean (Campbell) Orchard. She was a lifetime resident of Polk County and graduated from Auburndale High School. Janet was Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service. She enjoyed making cards with Stampin Up, preparing for Christmas was a highlight for her, crafts, taking pictures, listening to music and loved to spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband – Tommy Price; 2nd husband – Theodore Carlton James and 2 brothers – Joe & John. Janet is survived by her loving & devoted family, son – Shawn "Cale" Price and his wife Patricia "Trish" of Lake Wales; sister – Judy Orchard Trejbrowski of Plant City; 2 grandchildren – Madisyn & Bo. Funeral services will be 11am Friday, August 15th at Kersey Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.

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108 Lake Stella Drive P.O. Box 605, Auburndale, FL 33823

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