Jeannette James

June 12, 1948 - December 18, 2019

Jeannette Denise James 71 years young, passed away, December 18 2019 at Flagler Hospital. Jeannette (Jenny) was born in St. Augustine, FL and upon graduating high school married James E Ferrell also of St. Augustine. During her lifetime Jenny accomplished many things; she completed college coursework at St. Mary of the Woods College, Joined and completed a term of service the U.S. Air Force Reserves, held down a full time job with Lincoln Life Insurance Company, and still found time to raise her only child, Ricky R Ferrell. Drive and determination in the face of adversity led her to apply for and obtain an Executive Management position with an up and coming food chain Popeye’s Chicken where she worked hand in hand with its founder and CEO Mr. Al Copeland. Jenny eventually rose to the level of Executive Vice President of Human Resources where she was responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that are largely in effect today. Jenny was so loved by her colleagues and Al, that when the company was eventually sold to Americas Favorite Chicken, she was the only member of the executive staff to move on with the new ownership. Jenny eventually tired of “working for others and parlayed her skill sets into her own business, one that continues today, Crescent Business Services Inc. a franchise of Westaff, Inc. On a personal level, Jenny had a heart of gold. She was always willing to help others and would do so sometimes at her own detriment. Straight forward, and without flinching, those who knew her always knew exactly where she was coming from, as she never minced words and told the truth as she knew it. Her smile, candor, and willingness to help her fellow man will be sorely missed indeed. Her son Rick Ferrell; sisters Pamela Pope, Paula Montgomery, and Tobitha Haynesworth; Grand children Tristan Ferrell and Cameron Ferrell; Nieces, nephews and many close friends and colleagues survive Jenny. The family extends gratitude for the many well wishes. Craig Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.