Frances Alexandria James

In Loving Memory of Frances Alexandria James (Tohl-Míat)

With a lot of sorrow, we announce the passing of Frances “Frannie” James, who left us on February 25, 2025. Frannie was a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, auntie, cousin and friend who touched many lives with her strong will, generosity, and unwavering spirit.

She was born on July 16, 1998, in Pendleton, OR to Carmen James and Christopher Wilson. Frannie was raised on the Umatilla Indian Reservation and was a member of the CTUIR.  Frannie had a passion for animals, singing, and rock hunting.  She attended Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School.

Frannie is survived by her parents; her sisters, Sierra (Logan) Quaempts and Miranda Dixson; her brothers, Isaiah Shippentower and Justin Dixson; her grandparents, Roberta J. Wilson, Rosenda Shippentower, and JP and Anna Patt; her uncle Jojo Johnson; her niece Hazel Quaempts; her nephew Elton Quaempts; and many uncles, aunties, and cousins. Her legacy will continue to live on through them and through the many lives she touched through her uniqueness.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather’s Foy Wilson and Harry James; her grandmother Laura McKay; her uncles, John and Bob Shippentower, Steve Wilson, Allen A. Spencer, Jerry M. Spencer and Jed Johnson; and her cousins Jerry R. Spencer and Nolan E. Spencer.

A Dressing service will be held on March 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Burns Mortuary followed by a funeral procession to Mission Longhouse. Washat Services will start at 7:00 PM with the Final 7 at 7:00 AM on March 4, 2025. Burial will then occur at Homly Cemetery.  Lunch will follow at the Longhouse.

Frances James’ presence in our lives was a beautiful gift, and her memory will always be in our hearts and lives. We will miss her but we will never forget her.