Marceline Kay James

Kay James of Englewood, FL. Passed away on February 22, 2024 with her daughter Diana and her beloved aide Andre by her side.

Kay was born July 7, 1929 in Erie, PA. During her elementary school years she attended several of the one room school houses in Greenfield Township, PA. Her 9th and 10th grade years were at Harborcreek Township School District, Erie, PA. She graduated from Chautauqua Central School, Chautauqua, NY and went on to attend Bryant & Stratton Business College in Buffalo, NY.

During her years after business school she was a secretary and bookkeeper for several business and educational school offices in the Chautauqua area. Then she became co-owner and bookkeeper for her husband’s businesses.

She married Clifford James January 7, 1949 and spent 75 years with him. The family grew to include two daughters, Linda and Diana, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Many kids from their Florida neighborhood called her Grandma. Her survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, 1 sister, and 1 grandchild.

Kay enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, and traveling with Cliff. They traveled all the lower United States, made 5 driving trips to Alaska, and had a few trips overseas.

There will be a Celebration of Life March 16 at 10am in the Doan Chapel of the Englewood Methodist Church, 700 East Dearborn, St., Englewood. A time of sharing memories with friends and family will follow the service.

Donations in Kay’s memory may be made to Englewood Methodist Church - Music Department or Tidewell Foundation, 3550 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239.