Margaret A. James

Margaret A. James, 93, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013. She was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (nee Judson) Jewell, and born on December 3, 1919 in Flint, MI. Margaret was the owner/operator of a beauty shop in Clio, Michigan, but Margaret's passion -- reflecting her love of the Lord was to minister to and interpret for deaf adults and children. Following the death of her husband, William, an Army officer who died in Korea in 1952, Margaret attended a Bible College in Missouri where she met her best friend, Maxine Strobridge, already engaged in deaf work. The two would return to Flint where they ministered to the deaf for several years until Maxine moved to Korea where she opened an orphanage for deaf children. Margaret continued the Flint area deaf ministries for 20 years, often interpreting in three cities and doing four services each Sunday. Margaret attended Murdock Baptist Church. Margaret will be greatly missed by her son, Bill James; grandson, Josh (Rachel) James and sister-in-law, Judy Torrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, son, Robert Fulton; one brother and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Murdock Baptist Church. Burial will be at Gulf Pines Memorial Park in Englewood, FL. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.