Winford "Winnie" James's obituary , Passed away on April 8, 2025 in Tavares, Florida

Winford "Winnie" James

April 8, 2025

Tavares, Florida

Winford "Winnie" James's obituary , Passed away on April 8, 2025 in Tavares, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors

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Winford James Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Winford James of Tavares, Florida, who passed away, on April 8, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Winford James to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Winford Powell and Grace Venuti Vance; her husband Sherman James; and her son Sherman II. She is survived by: her daughter Vicki Ridgeway (Mark); her grandchildren, Sherman James III, Mitchell Ridgeway and Catherine Ridgeway; her brother Robert Dodd; and her sisters-in-law, Nancy Dodd and Sheila Dodd. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM and from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 9:30 AM and at 10:30 AM. A burial will be held on Monday, April 21st 2025 at 8:15 PM at the Lakeside Memory Gardens (36601 County Rd 19A, Eustis, FL 32726).

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to go to either the ASPCA or St. Judes Childrens Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors



Mon

Apr 21

Visitation

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel
326 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Mon

Apr 21

Funeral service

9:30 AM

Hamlin & Hilbish Chapel
326 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Mon

Apr 21

Visitation

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Hamlin and Hilbish Chapel
326 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Mon

Apr 21

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Hamlin and Hilbish Chapel
326 E Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Mon

Apr 21

Burial

8:15 PM

Lakeside Memory Gardens
36601 County Rd 19A, Eustis, FL 32726

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