Mary MaxCine James
March 11, 1935 ~ November 5, 2014
Mary MaxCine Franks James, 79, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014, at Golden Living Center.
She was born March 11, 1935, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Almos Macie Sylvester Franks and Lillie Mae (Stevenson) Franks.
MaxCine accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
She was a 1953 graduate of Douglas High School and attended Bishop College.
MaxCine was united in marriage on May 6, 1957, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Bruce Wellington James who preceded her in death on November 1, 2011.
MaxCine worked as a switchboard operator for United Telephone Company (Embarq) for 13 years retiring in 1989 and served as a church pianist for various churches.
She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Deaconess Board, Women's Missionary Union, and the Grace, Mercy, and Truth Christian Singing Group; was a director for the Cherub Choir; served communion with her husband to those who could not attend church, and she served her community by using her talents as a pianist by playing for churches, nursing homes, and other community events. MaxCine enjoyed painting, gardening, sewing, and millinery (hat making).
Survivors include: four children, Sylvia (Edward) Wilson, Jefferson City; Fran (John) Ramirez, Queens, New York; Joy (Tom) Hayden, Plano, Texas; Aquita (Randy) Riddle, Lee's Summit; one Godson, Kenneth (Nina) Hamilton, St. Louis; 8 grandchildren, Eudoria Wilson, Thomas Hayden, Auriel McGill, Tamarick Riddle, Evonne Wilson, Emani Wilson, Lyric Westley, Joshua James Hayden; two brothers, Carl (Flora) Franks, Springer, OK; and Thesis Franks, St. Louis; three special friends, Evelyn Henderson, Louise Fairfax, and Ernestine Nixon; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Infant Franks and Roosevelt Franks; one grandson, Ernest Samuel Sloan, II; and two sisters-in-law, Eva Jean Franks and Lundia Cayton Franks.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Second Baptist Church 501 Monroe Street, Jefferson City, with the Rev. Cornell C. Sudduth, Sr. officiating.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 14, 2014 in Illinois. Visitation will also be held Friday in Illinois.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Edwardsville, Ill.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and the American Kidney Foundation.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. James’ passing. Mr. and Mrs. James were my neighbors on Chestnut Street in Jefferson City. I will always remember with fondness the many kindnesses they showed me. I wish peace and comfort for their daughters and their families in this difficult time.
Sending love and prayers to your family during your time of grief.
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Sylvia, prayers and condolences to you and your family at this time. God Bless.
Sylvia, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.
I was so privileged to have known this wonderfully talented and loving woman. She would often come and play the piano at Easter Seals. Many times just seeing her and Mr. James in the community made me feel at home. They were always so loving and kind. I also had the honor of presenting them with crowns at a ceremony. Great will be their reward. We are praying for the family during this transition.
I had the honor of dancing a jig with this awesome lady when we traveled to Columbia to see “Sparkle.” Her zest and elegance was the highlight of the time we spent laughing and having a good time. May God greet her and that infectious smile with open arms! Sylvia, I will keep you in my prayers.
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the Lord bless and keep you
My prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you with lots of peace and love during this trying time.
My heartfelt sympathy to the family in this time of sorrow. May God’s word give you the strength and comfort to cope during this difficult time.~ Jeremiah 29:11
My heart goes out to my LU alum and friend Mrs. Sylvia Wilson and her family. I am sharing in your grief, because there is nothing like the love of a mother. Praying for your peace and comfort.
So sorry for your loss ladies… Praying God’s peace to comfort you all in your days ahead…
This loss is felt by so many, as MaxCine James was so gifted and giving. I loved the whole family and remember that God was the center of the James unit. My childhood growing up in Jefferson City was enhanced. Y my association with this family. May God keep you, as only He can, during this difficult time and always.
Slight typo in my previous transmission… “My childhood was enhanced by my association with this family.”