Era Spell James passed away peacefully at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Roswell, Georgia on August 8th.  She was born on September 11, 1924, in the Toombs Central Community and would have been 92 on her birthday.  Her parents were Charles Jay Spell and Gussie Harrison Spell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Hill James, and her grandson Justin Vaughn James.  She is survived by her daughter, Jan Morgan, and her husband Richard, and her son, Joel, and his wife Kathy.  She also was the greatest grandmother to her five surviving grandchildren, Amanda, Jordan, Jason, Leah and Lindsay.  The delight of her world was her two great grandchildren, Jackson and Lily Grace.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  A vital part of her life was her longest and dearest friend, Christine Dewitt.

Era was, from an early child, a member of the Springhill Christian Church in the Toombs Central Community.  When she and Hill moved to Lyons in 1957, the family became members of The First Baptist Church.  The love and fellowship with other believers there, was such a blessing in her life.  She always knew, and felt, the love of her Savior.

Era was a graduate of Lyons High School. She was also a big fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, and attended several games with her family.  When she was home, she never missed a televised game.
Era thought that Lyons was the greatest place on earth to live.  She and Hill operated J and J Cleaners downtown for many years.  She enjoyed seeing those who came each day and always had time for a visit.

One of Era’s greatest gifts and pleasures, were the many pecan pies she made to share with those who had a need, or just needed some southern comfort.  She never met a stranger and she never missed a chance to put a hook in the water.  

She loved her family and community.  She was blessed with many caring friends and neighbors.

Funeral Services for Era Spell James will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 1:30 PM at First Baptist Church of Lyons with Reverend Dannie Williams officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the Church from 12:00 noon until the hour of the service.  

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of the funeral arrangements.