Joan M (nee Roach) James

Joan M (nee Roach) James

Joan M. (nee Roach) Miller, age 93, passed peacefully at home in Grand Island, NY surrounded by loved ones on October 4, 2026. She was born on May 6th 1933 in Buffalo, NY to Edward (Marie) Roach, sister to Edward (Gloria) Roach, Jack (Janet) Roach and Eleanor (Edward) Prysze. She graduated from Lafayette High School in Buffalo, NY in 1949. She was married to the late Donald James for 62 years and mother of the late Thomas (Kathi) James, Linda (James) Miller, Deborah (John) Mondoux and Julie (Kevin) Jacobson. She is survived by three of her children along with nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She had many jobs over the years including working in the cafeteria for the Grand Island schools, working for the Golden Age Center as a driver taking seniors to appointments as well as assisting in the office. She had her own ceramic business at home teaching ceramics to small classes. She loved to bake and cook as evidenced by the numerous delicious treats and meals she made for family and friends. She was an avid reader, and loved playing cards and other games. Crafting was a huge passion. She loved ceramics, knitting, crocheting, sewing and needlepointing among other things. She loved animals of all kinds but especially her dogs. A service is to be held on November 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bible Fellowship Center, 1136 Baseline Rd, Grand Island. Donations to the Bible Fellowship Center or the SPCA of WNY in her memory would be most welcomed.