Patricia (Pat) A. James

Marion Patricia Pat A. James, 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at 3:10 P.M. at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Pat was born May 3, 1938 in Johnston City to Benjamin Willoughby and Wanda Louise (Bearden) Long. She married Beed James on September 25, 1978 in Marion and he preceded her in death on October 19, 1997. Pat owned Pats Floral Design and was a school bus driver. Survivors include: Two Daughters; Melody Brown of Marion Sharon Randolph and husband Danny of Marion Son Thomas OGrady and wife Donna of Marion Twelve Grandchildren Six Great Grandchildren Brother Larry Long and wife Kathy of St. Peters, MO Several nieces and nephews Special Friend Paula Hanks of Herrin Preceded by Parents, Husband, Daughter and Son-in-law Anna & Floyd Wallin, Grandson Jeremy Brown and Brother Ben Willoughby. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Tony Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Southern Illinois.