Dora James

Dora Mae James
Des Moines

Dora Mae James passed away peacefully Saturday, June 13, 2015, five days before her 82nd birthday.

Dora was the daughter of Herschel and Grace Quinn, born in Moberly, MO on June 18, 1933. She was educated in the Des Moines Public School system and enjoyed being a homemaker. She took great pride in her family and was a loving mother, grandma, sister, and friend. Dora enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She looked forward to watching her daytime stories while visiting with her sister, Joan, on the phone. Dora will be truly missed by all who were blessed to know her.

She is survived by her children, Gerald James Jr. (Valarie), Grace Wright (Morgan), Cardell James Sr. (Cassandra), Larry Quinn (Denise), Teresa Spencer (Tony), Andrea Galbreath, Ramona Mitchell, Charles James, and Zella Berry (Nathan). She is also survived by her siblings, John Quinn, Nathaniel Quinn, Mary DeVan, Allene Meadors, Joan Quinn, Patty Jo Humphrey, and Zella Williams as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald James Sr.; son, Michael James Sr.; daughters, Sharon Barquett, Deborah James, and Denise James; adopted daughter, Linda Harlan; and brothers, Raydell Quinn and William Quinn.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015 at True Vine Church, 1431 E 32nd Street, Des Moines, with burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in Dora’s loving memory.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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