Cynthia Ann James
Cynthia Ann James, 69 of rural Marion, died Monday morning August 9, 2021 at the Marion General Hospital.
She was born January 29, 1952 in Kenton to the late Gerald and Rowena Fern (Sims) Potts, she was also preceded in death by siblings: Gerald, Eugene, Harold, Foy and Michael Potts and Barbara Stiving and Stacey Harris.
Cynthia was a 1970 graduate of the Ridgedale High School. She had drove school bus for Ridgedale for 37 ½ years. She had previously also worked at the former East Lawn Manor in Marion.
Cynthia loved the outdoors and spent most of her time outside tending to her animals, yard, flowers, and pond. She had many hobbies - gardening, woodworking, stained glass, playing the piano and guitar. She loved animals. She had three miniature horses that she loved to work with and take to the fair. Four dogs, several cats and many other animals that she loved and cared for.
She was also a very giving person spending time helping others and volunteering for good causes such as St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and Thrift Store associated with the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marion where she was a member.
She was a very spiritual person and was a very active member of the United Methodist Church for many, many years. In more recent years she became a devout Catholic.
Surviving is her husband Gary James, they were married July 8, 1972 at the former Salem Church near New Bloomington. Also surviving are her sons: Matthew (Laurie) James of Brunswick and Justin (Lora) James of West Mansfield
Grandchildren: Matthew, Dylan, Alivia and Elizabeth
Siblings: Allen (Susan) Potts of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mark D. (Carla) Potts of Marion
Brother-in-law: Bill Harris
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday August 16, 2021 at 10:30 am at the St. Mary Church in Marion, Father Kyle Tennant will preside. Burial will follow in the Frame (Meeker) Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue, where there will be a Prayer Service at 4 pm.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Wyandot County Humane Society (Hope Clinic) 9640 Co Hwy. 330 Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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