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Juanita L. James

04/29/1942 - 11/16/2024

Obituary For Juanita L. James

Juanita James passed on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service for Mrs. Juanita James will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St. John AME, Ft Mitchell, AL with Dr. Isaac Hudson, pastor, officiating, and Rev. Tomeko Harris, eulogist. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, November 22, 2024 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

A Time to Be Born…. Ms. Juanita James affectionately known as “Sue Sue”, was born April 29, 1942 in Russell County, AL to the late Ed Lewis and the late Laura Hunter Lewis. She departed this earthly life to live Eternal on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital, Columbus, GA.

A Time To Seek…. She sought a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, receiving him at an early age. As a result, she joined the St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church Ft.Mitchell, AL where she remained the duration of her life. She diligently served in the choir.

A Time to Build… Juanita attended and graduated from Mother Mary Catholic School. She was employed at Fort Benning, GA (now Fort Moore) where she worked many years until her retirement.

A Time To Die…. On November 16, 2024, God saw his servant getting weary. He whispered in her ear and she heard the masters call in Ft. Mitchell, AL surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Laura Hunter Lewis, and six of her siblings; Eddie Lee Smith, James “Tank” Lewis, Lizzie Lewis, Minnie Rutledge, Matthew “Sonny” Lewis, Maggie Chambers, and George “Noon” Lewis.

A Time to Love… Juanita loved and cherished her family. She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Leveda James; sons, Thomas James Jr., Keith James (Ebony), Jonathan “Eric” James (Sharifa). Her grandchildren, Triandos Woods, Trevor Woods, Leyla Elias, Frederick A. Elias Jr., Knadia James, Kemori James, KeSandra James, Ahki James, Majastey James, Janya James, and Sherman A. Henry, her last and loved sibling, Mattie Ford (Cary) and a host of nieces and nephews and friends who meant so much to her.

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Kourtney James Perry sent The Peace Lily for Juanita L. James - November 22, 2024

Dear Laveda, Thomas, and Keith, We are wishing you peace and comfort during this time. We love you so much! Timothy & Kourtney James Perry and Stephanie James

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Thomas "Husky" from my family in Houston to yours we send our prayers & condolences during your time of bereavement.

Prayers and condolence to the James Family 💐♥️🕊

Rest in peace Sue.M.Henry

Rest in peace auntie you truly going to be missed love you Willie and carita Chambers

Sending my condolences to The James Family. 🙏🙏🙏

Angelia Torane Jackson.

My prayers and condolences 💐 go out to the family, may God continue to keep the family in His care and keeping, may each of you blessed and highly favored. (Ms Rutherford)

My prayers and condolences go out to the family, may God continue to keep you all in Hise care and keeping, God bless you all individually and collectively. Love 💗 ya'll (Ms Rutherford)

To Laveda, Thomas, Keith and this entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. "Sue" had such a warm spirit and was always so friendly whenever I was in her presence as recent as two months ago when I last saw her and spoke with her. I know she will bring that same demeanor among the cloud of witnesses she has now joined. Rest well! Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

My prayers and condolences to the James Family! Love from Olivia Flute and Family

I am so sorry to hear this, Condolences and Prayers for your family ❤️❤️

May Our Father continue to keep, bless and comfort you! Ms. Juanita's spirit will forever shine! Love yall! S. Lane & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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