Willie Jo James

Funeral services for Willie Jo James, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. March 13, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Boswell. Willie passed away March 10, 2023, at the age of 85.

Willie Jo (Malone) James was born on Dec. 10, 1937, in Sunkist, Okla., the daughter of Henry “Jack” Malone and Bera “Bea” (Winters) Malone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill James; son, David James; grandson-in-law, Kevin Roberson; and brothers: Jerry Malone and Charles Malone.

Willie Jo was born and raised in Boswell, Okla. She married her loving husband, Billy Wayne “Bill” James on March 5, 1955, in the town where they were both raised and later moved to, Borger, Texas. After 30 years and raising their family there, they returned to the Boswell area. Willie Jo enjoyed gardening, baking pies, watching the birds in her yard and spending time with the “Boswell Golden Girls.” Above all else, Willie Jo was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. She loved her family dearly and greatly appreciated being a part of the James family. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Willie Jo is survived by her loving family; daughter, Tonya Dawson and husband, James of Boswell; grandchildren: Chasity Roberson of Boswell, Correy Dawson and wife, Stormie of Boswell; great-grandchildren: Jilyn Robinson and husband, Dylan, MaKenna Roberson and Ty Coker, Kolyn Dawson, MaKyah Roberson, and MaKinlee Roberson; great-great-grandchildren: Adalyn Robinson and Hadlee Coker; sister, Chris Marlow of Boswell; along with a host of other friends, family and loved ones.

Interment followed the service at Restland Cemetery with Bro. Jim Gentry officiating and Pam James delivering the eulogy, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

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