Betty James, 71, of New Haven, passed away Nov. 13, 2016.
Betty was born in Sumter, S.C. to the late George and Maggie Merchant on Nov. 16, 1944. She was a member of Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years. She also retired as a library worker from Yale University.
Betty leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Joseph James; son, Evans (Sophia) Simmons; brother, Stanley Merchant; granddaughter, Kameren S. Simmons; and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial service will take place Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the James family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com
Betty was my tenant for over 15 years. She was about as compassionate as any person could be. She walked over and took 2 buses just to visit my husband when he broke his back. She took bu2 buses cross town to bring me a giant stuff lion when I had my son. We missed her when she moved and even visited her at the facility. For the first 2 years even after the dementia set in she ironically remembered my son even though she didnt know who I was. Betty we will miss you may God welcome you into his kingdom and grace you with all his mercy.