Mary James

Mary Jane James, 75, of Liberty, NewYork peacefully passed away on Monday, the 26th of August 2013.

Born January 26, 1938 in Ladson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Paul Spell and Effie Gant.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Arthur Seabrook James; six sons, Mackarthur James of Silver Spring, Maryland; Matthew James of Woodbridge, Virginia; Douglas James and his wife Kimberly of Liberty, New York; Dennis James and his wife Terry of Neversink, New York; Albert James of Bowie, Maryland; Ricardo James and his wife Veronica of Odenton, Maryland; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with their six sons, Mary and Arthur were also blessed to raise four lovely nieces; Catherine Burney, Mary Louise Haynes and her husband Larry, Silvia Holmes and Gloria Holmes Frazier and her husband Maurice, as well as being grandmother to their 6 children and 3 great-grandchildren. She is also survied by her sister-in-laws, Lakie Mae Spell of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Marie Spell of Daytona, Florida

Mary was predeceased by her brothers; Paul, John and Marvin Spell; and her sisters Willamena Holmes and Mae Moore.

During her life, Mary held various jobs and retired as a health care provider.

Mary was a long time resident of Liberty. She was a devoted member and Church Mother of the Mission Church of God in Liberty. Mary was very active in her community, always willing to lend a helping hand when and where she could. She was a loving wife and a mother to many during her time on earth with us.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 4th from 10:00am until 12:00pm at the Liberty Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Main and Church Streets in the town of Liberty. Memorial services will be conducted 12:00pm until 2:00pm with Pastor Ruth H. Sellars Ward officiating

Burial will be at the Liberty Cemetery.

I Will Dwell in God's House Forever

One day I'll stand before the Lord

and look into His eyes;

There I'll find no sorrow,

no sickness, no more cries,

But shouts of admiration

to my Shepherd, Lord, and King

Will fill the halls of heaven,

and with others, I will sing

Forever in His presence

a song of joy and praise

My gift to the loving Shepherd

who led me all the way!