Yvonne Holcomb James

Mrs. Yvonne Holcomb James, age 84 of Sandersville, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her residence following a brief illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandersville First Baptist Church with burial following in Brownwood Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Brantley and Reverend Scott McDade will officiate. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.

Mrs. James was born in White Plains, the daughter of the late William Jackson Holcomb and the late Foy Hulsey Holcomb. She was a 1959 graduate of Greensboro High School. Mrs. James was well known around Sandersville for her 39-year career with the US Postal Service. Her work ethic earned her the nickname of “Flossie” at the Post Office due to her “flossing” around always finding work to do. Even in her off time, she could be found either working, raking in her yard or decorating the house for the different seasons. Mrs. James also enjoyed watching her Soaps, which she had her family record so she could catch up after a busy day on her mail route. Her greatest love in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Sandersville First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Forace M. Daniel, Sr.; grandson, Matthew Poole; and sisters, Winnie Archer and Jackie Morgan.

Mrs. James is survived by her husband of 31 years, Keith James; daughter Angela Poole of Carnesville; sons, Forace M. Daniel, Jr. and Chet Daniel (Bethany) both of Sandersville; grandchildren, Brandon Poole, Kaitlyn Bennett, C.J. Daniel, Shelby Daniel, and Chase Daniel; and great grandchildren, Paisley, George, Elijah, Chloe, Dallas, Lane, Emeri, Serenity, and Jada.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mrs. James’s memory to Brentwood School, P. O. Box 955, Sandersville, GA 31082.

Condolences may be made online at mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.