Jacqueline Schools (Jackie) James of Gloucester passed away on September 9, 2025.  She was born and raised in White Stone, VA of the late Archie and Dorothy Schools.  She was a beloved educator in Gloucester County Schools, a fierce advocate for her students, and a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.
She took pride in her occupation as a Speech Pathologist spanning 45 years.  She began her career in Lancaster County in 1980 and moved to Gloucester County Schools in 1996 where she was still employed at the time of her death.  Her unwavering dedication to her students was admired by co-workers, praised by parents, and profound for her students.
Outside of school, the loves of her life were her children and grandchildren.  Her free time was spent in its entirety surrounded by the love and laughter of her family.  She was entirely proud and spoke often of them as the greatest blessings in her life.
She is proceeded in death by her father and mother, Archie and Dorothy Schools and her husband, Raymond James.  She is survived by her brother, Steven Schools, step-daughter and partner, Jennifer James and Patrick McDermott, daughter and son-in-law, Jessie and Michael Allen, daughter and son-in-law Ashley and Lonnie Peterson and her five grandchildren, Logan, Jentzen, Mackenzie, Wren, and Amzie. "                             The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:00 p.m. The memorial service will be private. Memorial donations may be made to either St. Judes Hospital or tothe VFW Post in West Point, VA. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, Va. is in charge of arrangments.