Alesa James Carr, a devoted mother of two and visionary attorney known for her dedication to equity and public health, impeccable style, and generous spirit, passed away on May 25 in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Born on January 28, 1965, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Alesa was the daughter of George E. James and Marian R. (Richardson) James. After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Duquesne University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

Alesa's legal career included corporate counsel, litigation, and directing housing policy initiatives in Detroit to address the foreclosure crisis. She consulted on environmental policy to support clean air, water, and soil in marginalized communities. Alesa also founded a healthcare nonprofit, working with federal and international organizations to improve access to medical devices for underserved populations.

She was known for her taste in fashion, love of music, global travel, and talent for design. A dedicated daughter, sister, and aunt, Alesa enjoyed buying the perfect gifts for her loved ones. In addition to countless fun and memorable moments with her family, Alesa cherished her time with her childhood and lifelong friends and cousins, including Sandra (Frazier) Evans, Jacqueline Montgomery, Brenda (Madden) Patton, Marcee Richardson, Regina (Williams) Crawford, Shawn (DeBerry) Johnson, and April (Petty) Hauser.

While Alesa has a new home in heaven with her best friend (a.k.a. her mom), Beaver Falls was her earthly home, and Bridge Street, Tabernacle Baptist Church, South School, St. Mary's, and Beaver Falls High School were where she learned her essential life lessons.

Alesa is survived by her father, George E. James; her children, Michael Carr II and Kendal Carr; her sisters, Alexis (Melvin Jr.) Steals and Alaina (Jesse Washington) James; and her nieces and nephews Coletrane, Alanna, Corinne, Zachary, Zora, and Drew.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Assembly Family Church, 6241 Tuscarawas Rd., Industry PA 15052. Funeral services will begin at noon. Rev. Bill Anzevino will officiate.

Arrangements were handled by GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Rd. Beaver Falls Pa 15010, Chippewa Twp.- www.gabauerfamilyfuneralhomes.com