FORT WORTH – Marjorie was born February 5, 1931, the youngest of seven children, to William “Pike” James, Sr. and Mattie Ethel James. She spent her early childhood in Cleburne, Texas before the family moved to Fort Worth, where they lived on Fifth Avenue, near the intersection with West Magnolia. She was an exceptionally good student, making straight As and graduating at the top of her class from Paschal High School. Thereafter, she worked for the Fort Worth National Bank, where she made several lifelong friends. She learned to play piano and the Hammond organ. During the 1950s, she and her family traveled by car throughout the United States, including trips to New York and San Francisco, as well as a trip to Acapulco, Mexico. They especially enjoyed visiting Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. Marjorie maintained a strong faith throughout her life, growing up in the Baptist church, then joining First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth in 1958. While attending a Church singles class, she met her future husband and the love of her life, John Franklin Gordon. They married on November 21, 1964, and moved to Sacramento, California for John’s work. They enjoyed meeting new friends and spending weekends in San Francisco, Sausalito, and the surrounding areas. They returned to Fort Worth in early 1967, where they bought their first house and started their family. Steven James Gordon was born January 26, 1967, and David Franklin Gordon was born February 11, 1969. In the summer of 1982, the family relocated to Wichita, Kansas for John’s work. They joined Grace Presbyterian Church and developed many new friendships. Marjorie took a position working in the administration offices for a group of physicians. The family returned to Fort Worth in 1987. With both boys away at college, Marjorie found work with another physicians’ group — Capper, Osborne, Pugh, and Vance. She again worked in business administration. Throughout their lives, John and Marjorie were active members at First Presbyterian, with Marjorie serving the Stephen Ministry, the Presbyterian Women, and the Southwest Care Team. They were both members of the Westminster Sunday School Class and later the Beacons fellowship group. Marjorie always enjoyed spending time with her family, including John, Steven, David, Kristi, and the grandchildren, Jack David Gordon and Kevin Anthony Gordon. She and John regularly played bridge and attended parties and dinners with friends. They enjoyed dancing at the Petroleum Club. During their retirement years, they took several cruises and traveled throughout the country. Unfortunately, their time together was cut short when John passed away in 2011. Thereafter, in 2013, Marjorie and her son, Steve traveled to London and Paris, which she enjoyed very much. In 2018, Marjorie moved to Trinity Terrace, where she had an apartment on the 15th floor. She enjoyed seeing many of her Church friends who were also residents. She also met and became close to Olga Elsabee, a wonderful caregiver with Overture Home Care. Marjorie spent the last year and half of her life at Trinity Terrace in the Memory Care facility. She was preceded in death by her parents, William “Pike” James, Sr. and Mattie Ethel James; and her siblings, George James, Robert James, William “Dub” James, Jr., Eugene James, and Mary Brizendine. She is survived by her sons, Steven James Gordon and David Franklin Gordon; and her grandsons, Jack David Gordon and Kevin Anthony Gordon. Visitation is being held at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Interment is at Laurel Land Memorial Park, 6300 S R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas, at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church-Fort Worth, 1000 Penn Street, Fort Worth, Texas, at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584

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