Peggy Sue James

Peggy Sue James, 82, of Norris City, Illinois, formerly of Maunie, Illinois, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born October 27, 1934, in Maunie, Illinois, the daughter of Henry D. Stuky and Beulah M. (Creek) Stuky. She was married to Ervin Clarence James and he survives.

Peggy was a Certified Nurse Assistant and worked in the Carmi area for 28 years. She attended the Methodist Church in Maunie, and enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crocheting, and going out to eat. But her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren.

Survivors include son, Evan James of Maunie; daughter Tracy (Russell) Payne of Norris City; brother harry (Debbie) McCandless of Texas; grandchildren Jaime Payne, Justyn Payne, Gage James; great grandchild Conner Payne.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son Eric James; sister Delores A. Potchebski; and brother Larry McCandless.

Visitation and funeral are Friday, January 6, 2017, at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Visitation is at 11 am and continues until funeral time at 1 pm. Burial will be in Big Prairie Cemetery.

Visitation: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, January 6, 2017 - 11am

Service: Cook Funeral Chapel Carmi, January 6, 2017 - 1pm