Twila Grace James
Twila
Grace James, 99, (nee Busha) of Lorain died on Tuesday afternoon, August
26, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain
following a brief illness.
Mrs. James was born in Lorain on April 17, 1909, the daughter of the
late Arthur Busha and Mary Grace (nee Cobb) Busha Hewes. She was a 1927
graduate of Lorain High School, received a teaching certificate from
Bowling Green State University in 1927 and then earned a BS in education
from Kent State University in 1946.
She began her career spanning 35 years, in elementary education at
Garfield School in Lorain, she then taught in the Clearview and South
Amherst School districts. The final 21 years of teaching was spent at East
Carlisle School in the Midview School District. She retired in 1969.
Mrs. James was a member of Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church
Lorain, Ohio., taught Sunday School and member of the Martha Circle.
She was a member of the Alpha Pi Sigma Sorority, Black River
Historical Society, Queen City Chapter # 66 Eastern Star, AARP # 399,
Lakeland Women's Club, and a life member of Ohio Retired Teachers
Association.
Mrs. James and her husband were avid travelers enjoying traveling to
Hawaii, Alaska, Switzerland, England and throughout the continental United
States.
Mrs. James is survived by her caregiver Thomas A. Kramer of Lorain,
many cousins and many people whose lives she touched.
She is preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) James on April
15, 1996 and a brother Harold Busha.
There will be graveside services at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain at
10:30 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2008 with Rev. Greg Sellers, pastor of
the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the
Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road Lorain,
Ohio 44053 in her memory.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th
Street, Lorain, is handling the arrangements.
CONDOLENCES
From: Theresa Stemkowski
Relation: Friend
May she rest in peace as she joins Bill in the care of the dear Lord.
