Gladys Margaret Bounds James daughter of the late Mazie Marie Snerthern and Joseph Beckham was born at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on August 31, 1931. She departed this life at her daughter's residence in Bunker, Missouri, on July 4, 2016, at the age of 84.
Margie was united in marriage to Arthur Bounds and he preceded her in death December 18, 1982. Margie's hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and watching squirrels. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Margie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one brother, Carl Beckham.
Margie is survived by Four sons, Wayne James and wife Connie of Fredericktown, Missouri, Don Bounds and wife Marilyn of Lenox, Missouri, Dennis Bounds and wife Jan of Salem, Missouri, Charles Bounds of Bunker, Missouri, one daughter, Pat Arnett and husband Curt of Bunker, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, Tracie, Tana, Joe, Brad, Robbie, Heather, Benji, Jon, Jason, Randall, Patricia, and Amanda. 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, three sisters, Julie Sidebottom and husband Jerry of Waterford, Michigan, Deborah Timson and husband Joseph of Thompsonville, Michigan, Carol Dustin and husband Larry of White Lake, Michigan. Margie will deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Friday, July 8th 5 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Saturday, July 9th 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: Terry Sharpe
Burial: Burnett Cemetery
Pallbearers: Dalton Quick, Curt Arnett, Randall Yates, Josh Bounds, Cory Bounds, John Bounds, Ben Bounds and Brad Quick.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri