Margie Anne James

Margie Anne Watson was born on August 26, 1938, in McAllen, Texas to Henry E. and Ruth Anne (Snowball) Watson. One of three daughters, Margie, quickly developed a caretaker and motherly role with her sisters preparing her for a house full of seven children later in life.

Margie graduated from Greeley High School in Colorado, and soon after, she met the love of her life, Jimmie Dorn James, while he was stationed at Cheyenne Air Force Base in Wyoming. The young couple married on July 7, 1956, in Loveland, Colorado, and soon began a life of adventure together through Jimmie’s career in the United States Air Force. Their travels took them around the world—from Newfoundland, Canada to Altus, Oklahoma, with an extended assignment in Guam—before they eventually returned to Altus, where she lovingly raised their seven children. Margie later made her home in Mangum, Oklahoma.

Margie was a dedicated Avon representative for many years, building lasting friendships throughout her community. She later worked as a correctional officer at the Granite Reformatory before deciding to return to school to become a licensed beautician—a career she thoroughly enjoyed. Margie eventually retired from her beauty shop in Mangum, where she had brightened the lives of many. She delighted in spending quiet moments with a good book, and her gentle heart held a special affection for both animals and children. She expressed her creativity through beautiful embroidery and sewing. Above all, she carried a deep reverence for all living things, embracing life with kindness and compassion.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Margie peacefully passed from this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Her husband of 46 years, Jimmie; and her parents, Henry and Ruth preceded her in death. Her memory will live on in her children; sons, Barry James and wife, Kathy, Chris James, Blaise James and wife, June, Jeremiah James and wife, Natosha; daughters, Melodie Economou and husband, Anargyros, Charlotte Moore, and Esther Clauson and husband, Charley; grandchildren, Evangelos Economou, Sofia Economou-Garcia, Dimitrios Economou, Ashley Morrison-Garcia, Tyler Morrison, Gage Foshee, Christen Foshee-Mailman, Tripp Clauson, Savannah James, Eden James, Jaeden James, Kristopher James, Andrew James, Matthew James, and Jaziyah James; and a great-granddaughter, Elaine Economou as well as many other relatives and dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 10, 2025, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the Altus City Cemetery. The service livestream may be viewed at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2MjQ2Nzk1NzM4Nzc5MCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==. Online tributes can be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.