Betty Lou James, 74, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away December 31, 2010 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. No services are scheduled at this time. Mrs. James was born April 5, 1936 in Walton, Kansas, daughter of Charles R. and Bessie (Craft) Bracken. She was preceded in death by her husband. Mrs. James is survived by her sons Gary Yazel of Raymore, Missouri and Johnny Yazel of St. Joseph, Missouri, extended family and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO.