Mary Frances James Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Frances James in Bristow, Virginia, born in Washington, District of Columbia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 27, 2024 at the age of 85. Mary Frances touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Saunders and Mary Saunders (Turvey); her brothers, Walter Saunders Jr., Richard Saunders, William Saunders and Robert Saunders (Marjorie); and her brother-in-law Roger Newlond (Honey).

She is survived by: her daughters, Theresa Murphy and Jodie Edwards; her granddaughters, Melissa Murphy, Michaela Murphy and Rachel Edwards; her great grandchild Maeve Murphy; her siblings, Barbara Newlond, Thomas Saunders, Carl Saunders, Michael Saunders (Harry Pong), James Saunders and Elizabeth Louise Bowers (Franklin); and her sisters-in-law, Nancy Saunders, Shirley Saunders and Beverly Saunders.

Flowers may be sent to Murphy's Funeral Home, 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046, to be set-up at the church or donations may be made to http://www.niaaa.nih.gov.