Mary Katherine James, 88, of Asbury, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, August 21, 2014. Mary entered this life on October 29, 1925 in Sarcoxie, Missouri to the union of the late Hugo and Pearl (Deck) Heidlage. She attended Sarcoxie Schools and was a graduate of Sarcoxie High School. On July 9, 1949 she was united in marriage to Glenn James and together they shared sixty-five years together. She worked several years as a bookkeeper for a clothing store. Her and Glenn worked together maintaining and running the family farm. Mary loved to work, she took great pride in gardening, canning and spending time with her family. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Phillip Jo Heidlage, James Harold Heidlage and one infant brother. She is survived by two nephews; Michael Eugene Heidlage and James Steven Heidlage and one niece; Phillis Jo Duda, two sister in laws; Joan Heidlage and Thelma Heidlage as well as a host of other family and friends. Graveside services for Mrs. James are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Sarcoxie Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri, with Pastor Don Sullivan officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Jack Duda, Bronson Duda, Elmer McWilliams, Brad McWilliams, Mike Heidlage and Mike Lawrence. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.