Mrs. Frances James Miller, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 4:12 a.m. on November 17, 2012 at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport. Frances was born on September 19, 1932 in Salyersville, KY, the loving daughter of Ottis and Reva Arnett Bailey. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Versie and Lonia, and four brothers: Junior, Claude, Jason and Austin. On April 13, 1950 in Rensselear, Frances and Lawrence E. James were married. Together they brought into the world four wonderful children: Barbara, Cheryl, Carolyn and Larry. Over the years the family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Frances was a loyal and devoted member of the Safe Harbor Church. She was also a member of the Eagles, and V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliaries, and the Nyona - South Mud Lake Association. At many of these clubs she practiced her skills of bingo, euchre and dimes. Some will remember her as one of the queen pins at the bowling ally in Logansport. An extraordinary baker, Frances is best remembered for her delectable pie creations. Always made with perfection, no recipe with a pinch of this and a dash of that Grandma baked apple, lemon meringue, sugar cream, coconut cream and chocolate cream pies to satisfy even the most discriminating taste. At the holidays and special family celebrations Frances was at home like a busy bee preparing favored dishes like crispy fried chicken or homemade chicken and ultra thin noodles. Her biscuits and creamy gravy was the best! As the matriarch of four generations, Grandma Frances was always in the thick of things when it came to the grandchildren. As their number one cheerleader, she could be found cheering wildly for the James men of the mats, courtside for the Easterday kids basketball games, the ball diamonds, and school music programs. She also had great affections for the Rochester High School Life Skills Class, which she was a big supporter and frequent visitor. Frances is lovingly remembered by her three daughters: Barbara Foster and husband Steve of Rochester, Carolyn Marquart and husband Rex of New Paris, Cheryl Jennings and husband Brian of Plymouth; a son, Larry James and wife Mary of Kewanna; 11 grandchildren: Steven Jr. and Dustin Foster, Jason and Tracy Shafer, Marili Marquart Didaleuski, Jenna Ruff, Brent Easterday, Alexis Jennings, Shannon, Garrett, and Branden James; and 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister Versie Miller of Nyona Lake; three brothers: Elwood "Junior" Bailey, and wife Jane of Monticello, Claude Bailey and wife Rita of Logansport, and Jason Bailey and wife Lois of DeMotte. Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband Lawrence on May 31, 2007, a great granddaughter Adelyn Marie Foster, a sister Lonia Miller, and a brother Austin Bailey. Pastor Daniel Davidson will officiate services.