Barbara Jean James, 81, Gladstone, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away March 16, 2012. Services will be private with burial at Mt. Washington Cemetery.
Barbara was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Independence, MO and graduated from William Chrisman High School. She and her husband, Kenneth E. James, previously owned three Discount Furniture locations in Independence.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband and a son. She is survived by son Kenneth R. James, Gladstone, MO.