Ora Gay McNeil-James

We bid farewell to Ora Gay McNeil-James (Stow, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 6, 2026 at the age of 101. Ora touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ora Gay McNeil-James to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles T. McNeil and Wanda B. McNeil; her sons, Dana Wesley James and Paul Franklin James; her great grandchild Dana Pedro Castillo; her siblings, Maxine Robertson, Charles T. McNeil, Jr. and Paul Edward; and her son-in-law Dana Jordan.

She is survived by: her daughter Judith Jordan of Stow, Ohio; her grandchildren, Katherine Lynn Medina (Neo) of Stow, John Jordan of Stow, Wanda James of Charleston, Renee Taylor of Charleston, Rebecca Martin (Rick) of Charleston, Dana W. James of Cross Lanes and Shawn James (Amy) of Chesapeake; and her great grandchildren, Andrew Patrick Castillo, Christopher Gage Jordan, Kaydence Meadows, Presley Meadows, Jake Martin, Sadie Jo Martin, Rebecca James, Christopher James and Elizabeth James. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the United Methodist Church (4880 Fishcreek Rd, Stow, OH 44224). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Silver Springs Cemetery (5080 Stow Rd, Stow, OH 44224).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ora Gay James to the United Methodist Church in Stow (https://www.umcstow.org).