Grace James Obituary

Age - 85

September 11, 2023

Gainesville, FL

"Grace Ailene Snowden James, 85, of Windsor, FL left this walk of life on August 28, 2023 at home. Grace was born March 27, 1938 in Windsor, FL to the late Ernest Madison and Bessie Finkley Snowden. She married the love of her life Tivis Edward James, who preceded her in death in 2010. Grace enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and going to church. She was a beloved member of Oak Ridge Chapel Baptist Church in Interlachen, FL. Grace is also preceded in death by her brothers Albert, Robert, and George Snowden, sister Ruth Hope, and step-granddaughter Krystal Holstein. She is survived by her sister, Margie Stevens, step-son Micheal Edward James Holstein (Terry), and step-grandson Jason M. Holstein (Becca). Heartfelt thanks to the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and Alachua County Sheriff\u0027s Department for their compassion and assistance over the years and in this time of sorrow. Grace will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband at Providence Cemetery in Windsor, FL in a private ceremony at a later date. "

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