Florence James Obituary
The passing of Florence James of Benton, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 25, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Florence James to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Strange and Ollie Strange (Bilbrey); her grandson Aaron Emery; her siblings, David, Thurman, Harlan, Thorton Strange, Anna Lea Waller and Freida Faye Strange; and her siblings-in-law, Rebecca Strange (Garrett) and James Dildine.
She is survived by: her children, Renee Emery of Hubert, NC, James William Braden Jr. of West Frankfort and Phillip Braden (Tyra) of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; her grandchildren, Adam Emery (Savannah) of Hubert, NC, Cory Wilkerson of Benton, Nevaeh Braden of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Harley Hackett of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Kiara Coleman (Chris) of Lake Panasoffkee, FL and Patience Tomlinson (Dominic) of Zephyshill, FL; her great grandchildren, Easton, Ira, Owen Emery, Grabriel Hackett, Serenity Coleman and Sierra Tomlinson; her siblings, Charles Strange of Bushnell, Robert Strange (Sonja) of Warsaw, MO, Glen Strange (Kathy) of Bushnell and Shirley Dildine of Bushnell; her sisters-in-law, Connie Strange of Gulf Breeze and Diane Stange of Prairie City, IL.; and her friends, Jack and Tammy Woolard (Denver Cox).
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