Biography

Mrs. Zula Mae Margie James, 96, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto in Southaven, MS. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Dr. Ken White officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Born in Oxford, MS, Mrs. James was the widow of Mr. Henry Burlon James, Sr. She was a member of Springdale Freewill Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a wonderful and caring mother, grandmother and babysitter. She was talented in the kitchen and enjoyed cooking for her family and being outdoors gardening, fishing and camping.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Ann Thweatt and her husband, Thomas of Oxford; a son, Henry Burlon James, Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann of Southaven, MS; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Memorial contributions in Mrs. James’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1800 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38801 or Shiloh Cemetery Fund, 31 CR 429, Oxford, MS 38655.