Ms Florence C James Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Florence (Flo, Cissy) Cecelia James, was born June 18, 1941 in Detroit, MI. She grew up on Hunt street in a neighborhood then known as Black Bottom where she attended Our Lady of Sorrows grade school and St Catherine High School. As a young girl she loved to dance ballet and attend local neighborhood parties at the Teen Club and Graystone, but would be quick to remind that she would always attend mass on Sunday, even after a late night of partying. When she was 16 she drove by Walter (Buddy) James standing on a street corner and predicted that he would one day be her husband. In April of 1960, San Diego CA, they were united in holy matrimony. She resided in CA five years and birthed four of her six children. In 1965, she and her family returned home to Detroit where she had two more children and began a 20 year career at Hutzel Hospital. Florence loved people. She was naturally spontaneous, charismatic and compassionate. She loved to laugh, with you and at you. Anyone who knew her also knew that her greatest mission in life, what brought her most joy, was family. She loved her family unconditionally, and it’s a testament to how much she loved that so many so loved her. Florence was preceded in death by her husband: Walter James; mother: Florence Davis; father: Merrill Hunter and brothers: Merrill Hunter and Charles Hunter. She is survived by her children: Alice (Andre), Alena, Adrian (Kent), Anthony, Allen (Damaris) and Arion (Carla); sister: Ella; grandchildren: Jade, Mina, Sommer, Brian, Nick, Naomi ,Joshua, Rachael, Domonique, Arienne, India, Amilyah, Braylin, Ariel, Aidan, Sire, Zaria, Alyssa, Patrick and Solomon, as well as 18 beautiful great grand children. She also leaves behind beloved sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Scripture John 3:16

Ms Florence C James

June 18, 1941 - March 27, 2021