Obituary Mary Anastasia Thomas was the 3rd of 8 children born to the late Fitz and Ann Rose Thomas in Belmont, St. George’s Grenada on May 7, 1952. Mary was raised in a Christ centered home; she enjoyed sewing, crocheting and cooking as a child. Mary attended Grand Anse Roman Catholic School and Tanteen Technical Institute where she received a culinary certificate. At the age of 18, she migrated to Tortola, British Virgin Islands for better employment opportunities. While there, Mary caught the eyes of the late Ulric Felix James and became the love of his life. They were baptized and later married at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church on June 29, 1972. This blessed union produced 3 beautiful children, Derek, Daphne and Alvin. The James’ enjoyed 36 years of marital bliss until Ulric went home to be with the Lord in September, 2008. The James family eventually all migrated to Brooklyn, New York by the late 1970s. A caring, compassionate, hardworking woman of God, Mary always gravitated towards employment in the health care field. Throughout the years, she worked as a nanny, health aide, and most recently as a licensed practical nurse. Mary retired from the Veterans Affairs Hospital in March, 2018 where she worked as a psychiatric nurse for over 20 years. Sis. James was a giving, loving accepting family matriarch who devoted her life to serving God and others. She freely gave of her time and resources in order to meet their needs. She and her family fellowshipped at Baptist International and Ebenezer Missionary Chapel, Inc where she ministered as an usher and sister’s fellowship leader for several years. Her gift of presence, which stemmed from her ushering days at Ebenezer, allowed her to connect with her extended church family. The James’ were faithful members of Miller Evangelical Christian Union Church for 20 years where Alvin and his family continue to serve the Lord with gladness. Mary was a fun-loving no-nonsense disciplinarian who loved her children and grandchildren fiercely. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them and offered unwavering love and support. She even received the Most Outstanding and Supportive Grandparent Award at Maya’s graduation from Ebenezer Preparatory School. Mary worked extremely hard and played harder. Mary’s beautiful life will be forever cherished by her children, Derek, Daphne and Alvin; son-in-law Naeem; daughter-in-law, Ezra; grandchildren, Maya, Sapphire, Nathanael,Nia,Leah,Deven, Daniel, Josiah, Naomi and Kayla; her siblings, Alice, Martin, Agatha, Maria, Michael, Isaac; countless cousins, nieces, nephews, church families, co-workers, colleagues, patients and friends from around the world. She will be missed, but her legacy will live on! Lovingly Submitted by The Family