Martha "Jackie" James

Martha Jacqueline James, fondly known as “Jackie”, 85, of Sugar Land, Texas passed away on February 12, 2025. Jackie was born on October 5, 1939, in Sugar Land, Texas to Miriam Ada James and Thomas LeRoy James. Martha loved praying for others, spending time with family and friends, and playing the piano. She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church in Sugar Land. This loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend will be missed. Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. James and Miriam Ada James, her daughter, Lynn Elise Slot, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Survivors include daughters, Beth Slot Martinez (Jeff), Patricia “Tricia” Lynn Lutz; grandchildren, Taylor Chase Martinez (Amanda), Haley Elise Martinez, Cameron O’Neil Lutz, and Collin James Lutz; great grandchildren, Brooke Elise Martinez and Adeline Grace Martinez; along with extended family and friends. Jackie loved her son in law, Jeff Martinez, as a son and her granddaughter in law, Amanda Martinez, as her own grandchild. Jackie worked as a Lab Technician at Southwest Pediatrics for many years and in Fort Bend ISD as a counselor clerk at Progressive High School, a job coach for special needs students, and a receptionist. Overall, what was most important was her job as a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to many. She was known as “Honey” to her grandchildren and helped shape each of their lives being an active, involved, loving, and supportive grandmother. Although she suffered from Alzheimer’s and remembering specific details, her heart always remembered and recognized her love for others. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Dr. Frederick Seay will officiate the services. For those wishing, please consider making a donation to The Arc of Fort Bend at https://arcoffortbend.org/donate/#pg-155-6. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Martha "Jackie" James

October 5, 1939 - February 12, 2025