"Uncle Louie and Aunt Dava, You are in my prayers and I know that your mother has found an everlasting peace together with the lord"
In loving memory of
Mrs. Pauline James
October 13, 1914 - May 25, 2010
Mrs. Pauline James age 95, died May 25, 2010. A Home Going Celebration will be 1:00 PM Saturday, May 29, at Friendship Baptist Church 2400 Mortensen Rd Ames, Iowa.
Pauline was born October 13, 1914 in Clarksville, TN the daughter of Ben and Lula (Hunter) Smith. She graduated from Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, IN; in the 1930's. She married David James in Farrell, PA where she was a retired licensed practical nurse and former co owner of David James Hotel in Farrell, PA. She was a Church Mother of Friendship Baptist Church in Ames, AARP and former Daughter Ruler Twin City Elks Farrell, PA. She was a retired ordained minister before coming to Iowa. Pauline has always been active throughout her life in civil rights and community betterment and she enjoyed participating in the Iowa Caucuses
She is survived by daughter Dava Paulette James of Nevada, IA, son Louis and Lori James of Chicago, IL, and grandchildren, Imani and Amir.
In lieu of flowers: Memorials may be directed to the David and Pauline James Scholarship Fund: Marshalltown Community College Foundation 3700 South Center Street Marshalltown, Iowa 50158
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Dava and family- My thoughts and prayers are with you upon the loss of your mother. I enjoyed getting to know you and your mother while she was in our care here at Senior Care. We will miss her spirited personality. I am sure you have many wonderful memories. God bless you. Connie Hand, RN "
"James Family, Our deepest condolences to you all. Herbert and I fondly remember "Mama James", and know that her beautiful soul rests with God. Thanks for sharing her with us. "
"Dava, Louis and family, I was saddened to hear of the home going of your mother,aunt,and grandmother, Pauline. But, on the other hand, I rejoice because she has lived a full and blessed life. All of you have been blessed by her life. Her presence will always be near. Pauline has always treated me as if I were her own daughter and given me much advice to help me to develop into the person I am today. Now, it is her shining moment to have a home going service to be with the Lord. God is too great and too wise to make a mistake. He only accepts the best people into heaven to be on his team. I think of Pauline as one of the best. I have so many good memories of her living on Beechwood /Cedar Ave in Farrell and living in Iowa. Remember Dava, she always said I should have been her daughter and you should have been my motherâ??s child. I wonder why (lol). One day Dava, while we are on schedule, weâ??ll make time to reflect and laugh about all the good times we had. I offer you and all of the family members Psalm 23rd to comfort, guide and strengthened you during this difficult time. Psalm 23rd verses are as follows: 1. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters 3. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Your friend and sis, ~Dr. Diana Jones "