Theresa G. James's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Missouri
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Theresa G. James

June 12, 1955 - February 2, 2026 (70 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Theresa G. James's obituary , Passed away on February 2, 2026 in Saint Joseph, Missouri
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Theresa G. James

June 12, 1955 - February 2, 2026 (70 years old)

Saint Joseph, Missouri

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The world bids farewell to Theresa G. James in Saint Joseph, Missouri, departing on February 2, 2026 at the age of 70. Theresa leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Theresa G. James to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosie Vaughn (Fleshman) and Norman Vaughn Sr.; her in-laws, Rufus and Selma James; and her brothers-in-law, Mark Pierce and Greg Allwood.

She is survived by: her husband Gary "Butch" James; her children, Travis Leigh (Sydney) and Marly McCracken (Jason); her grandchildren, Brock McCracken, Ava McCracken, Zeke Duncan, Colt McCracken, Hadley McCracken and Gemma James; and her siblings, Ray Vaughn, Rick Vaughn (Holly), Cary Vaughn (Jammie), Kathy Allwood (Mark), Kay Vaughn, Sherrie Vaughn (Moises), Dean Vaughn (Misty) and Scott Vaughn.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Mosaic Life Care Cancer Center, in her honor.

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“Theresa was a good friend. A person who was easy to like just because she was that person who made you feel at ease. Her smile, her kindness,, her humor was contagious and she was genuine. She was one of a kind! A person we all wish we could be more like! A good mom, a good wife and a good friend. She wss all this! I pray for you, and wish you peace in this difficult heartbreaking time. She remains with you in spirit always and the wonderful memories with her will sustain you! Bless you!”

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