Gladys J. James Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Gladys J. James

Mrs. Gladys James, 58, of Phenix City, AL passed Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, October 15, 2022 at New Hope Baptist Church, Cottonton, AL with Rev. Tyrone Thomas, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, October 14, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mrs. Gladys Johnson James, the daughter of the Jesse James Thomas and late Marie Sanks Johnson was born in Russell County, Alabama on Thursday, October 31, 1963.

Gladys accepted Christ into her life at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Jesse Quarles, Jr. where she served in the choir until her health declined.

Gladys was a 1981 graduate of Mount Olive High School in Fort Mitchell, Alabama where she played the clarinet in the high school band. Upon completing high school she attended and graduated from Meadows College. With a great passion and love for children she joined Childcare Network, Inc. where she worked as a dedicated employee for 30 years until her health declined.

Gladys loved the Lord, loved her husband and children, loved her family, loved her friends and loved to cook.

Glady was preceded in death by her mother, Marie S. Johnson.

Gladys leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted husband of 29 years, Willie James; one son, Jared R. James; one daughter, Gabrielle James of Phenix City, AL; devoted father, Jesse James Thomas of Phenix City, Alabama; one brother, Joe (Jeanette) Sanks of Columbus, Georgia; four sisters, Virginia (Jeffrey) Reaves, Ft. Walton Beach FL, Lexie Marie Johnson, Mobile AL, Emma Johnson and her twin sister, Gloria Johnson both of Fort Mitchell, AL; four aunts, Mary (Tommy) Dixon, Lucy Sanks of Fort Mitchell, AL, Annie (Percy) Hill of Phenix City, AL and Helen Breckenridge of Oakland, CA; two brothers-in-law, Curtis Lee James and Joseph James; one sister-in-law, Brenda Jakes, of Phenix City, AL; five nephews, Jasper (Kristine) Sank, Houston, TX, Thomas Reaves, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Bennie Sims, Mobile, AL, Sean Jakes, and Cory Jakes, Fort Mitchell, AL seven nieces, Demetrius L. Sanks, Atlanta, GA, Jamika (Seldrick) Tarver, Phenix City, AL, Debrika Johnson, LaKeisha Johnson Bendrea Sims of Mobile AL, Amber (Pierre) Jones and Jasmine Johnson of Spring Hill, TN; 22 great nieces and nephews; six great-great nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

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To The James Family,I ext no my deepest sympathies to you and your family and pray that God will comfort you.
Angelia Torane-Jackson Phenix City,Al.

My Deepest Sympathy,May you through this difficult time,through prayers & the comfort of friends.
Tracie Torane Phenix City,Al.

I am so sorry about Ms gladis my heart is heavy for you all we shared many laughs and some times tears my baby kat Kat loved her like a second mother you will be missed by many and loved more then you know the stringfellows

To the family of Gladys J. James, My heart was very heavy to hear the passing of my dearest friend. Gladys and I met many years ago while working at Childcare Network, Inc. She was one of the most beautiful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed by many. Your dearest friend, Ms. Adrian

SENDING MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF 🕊️ GLADYS JOHNSON JAMES 🕊️ PRAYING FOR YOUR COMFORT AND STRENGTH. TO KNOW GLADYS IS TO LOVE HER BECAUSE GLADYS WAS LOVE ❤️ ONE OF THE MOST SWEETEST CARING LOVING HEART PERSON I KNOW. GOOD NIGHT BEAUTIFUL, SWEET REST TO YOU UNTIL THE MORNING 🕊️JOHN14:1-6📖 GAIL D POLLARD (GRIGGS) FAMILY

I love my cousin so much... Your my Father in heaven now 🙏

I love my cousin... so much ... l God got u now 🙏

My condolence goes out to you Willie James and family may God strengthen you all in times like these. Ricky, Vivian, Charisse, Cedric, Zyin and Rae Rae The Chambers Family

Sending my sincere heartfelt condolences. May God provide the entire family comfort and peace during these times. Rest In Peace classmate🙏🏽 Love Arternearn

Sorry for the familys loss of Gladys her family and friends are in my prayers

My condolences to Willie and the family. Gladys was such a delightful joyful person.Even when she was feeling bad, she always remained positive. I will miss her smile and joy for life. Just know that she is healed completely now. To Willie, be strong and may the Holy Spirit comfort and keep you and your family; stay reminded of the legacy she left and the good memories. God bless you and the family. Brenda Tarver

May the God of all Comfort comfort you all. Praying for strength. The Peace of God that surpasses all your understanding. Just know that God will never leave you nor forsake you 🙏. Carrie Tolbert

To the family of Gladys my thoughts and prayers are with the family and may GOD give you strength to get threw this difficult time. 🙏 Tracey Ford.

Sending my love and prayers to you and your family. Hatchett Famiiy

My sincerest condolence to The James and Johnson Family~may God strengthen you all during this time and the days to come. Love always The Thomas Family

Sending my condolences to the family, sorry I can't be there for moral support but I certainly will keep you in my prayers. Sending love from a distance. Johnny Miles

Look to the hill's from which cometh all our help knowing that all our help comes from the Lord. Vera, Eric Woods and Family.

My sincerest condolence to The James and Johnson Family~may God strengthen you all during this time and the days to come. TMAJ

To the family of Gladys, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton - & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.

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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