Sarah E. James

December 22, 1930 - May 4, 2020

Sarah Eleanor James went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2020. Mrs. James was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Esther Carolina (Foye) James and William James on December 22, 1930. She was a lifelong resident of New Haven and attended James Hillhouse Senior High School. Mrs. James worked for many years in the housekeeping and hospitality industries for several area firms, to include Albertus Magnus College and the Holiday Inn chain. She was also active in charity fundraising and marched for black empowerment during the 1970’s. Mrs. James is survived by two sons, Barry and Rafael, a daughter, Roszita, a niece, Mrs. Natalie Ramsey, a nephew, William Beauchamp, two granddaughters, a grandson, and thirteen great-grandchildren; a grandson, SGT Benjamin James, U.S. Army National Guard, having predeceased her.