Genethel James, 62, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away January 24, 2013. She was born February 16, 1950 in Punta Gorda, FL to Eddie Lee and Mary Lois Smith and was raised by Hattie and Sammie King. Genethel worked in housekeeping at the Charlotte Regional Medical Center and was the co-owner of D and G Construction Cleanup. She was proud to have helped opening the Mason Hall as a Teen Club. Genethel was a faithful member of St Mary's Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed working with her plants.
She is survived by her children, Regina Anderson of Port Charlotte, David James Jr of Punta Gorda, Natalie James of Cape Coral, Ariel James of Missouri and Chelsia James of Port Charlotte; her mother, Mary Lois Smith of Venice, sisters, Jackie Hearns of Sarasota and Verna (Mona Baby) Haynes of Arcadia; brothers, Eddie Lee Smith, Jr of Venice and Riley (PeeWee) Smith of Venice; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was pre deceased by her husband David James Sr.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11:00 am at the St Mary's Primitive Baptist Church, 605 Mary Street, Punta Gorda, FL.
