Photo courtesy of Inglewood Cemetery Mortuary
Jan 25, 1928 – Jan 20, 2012
Born Jamesetta Hawkins, Etta James rose to prominence according to the New York Times "as of the most compelling voices of the 20th century." At age 5, she was a star soloist in Los Angeles' St. Paul Baptist Church. At 15, discovered by music producer Johnny Otis, she had her first hit, "Roll...
Read MoreGod is always blessing us with gifts and Ms Etta James was one of them! Thank you God and thank you Jesus for allowing the world to experience Etta what a wonderful world
Deona Clark
July 22, 2025 | Other
I only heard of Etta James on the movie Cadillac Records but after hearing her music afterwards I fell in love with her and her music
Tomeetha Ward
July 17, 2025 | Other
My heartfelt sympathy to the family's...My condolence...God is a God of all Comfort...
November 21, 2019
Great talent. I think Beyonce did a great job portraying you in the movie Cadillac records. Thanks for the great music. R.I.P.
Vanessa. Wilson
October 06, 2017 | Chester, PA
R.I.P Sweet, sweet Miss Etta. U r sorely missed. U were the only thing I ever had that I shared with my Mom. Hope u run into each other, if that happens please sing for her. Thank u, God bless.
Vickie McKnight
March 20, 2017 | Falmouth, MI
At last..Etta the DIVINE has called one's name, one will be missed, no one can sing and everyone has tried to sing your song. YOU ARE THE BEST.....THANK FOR SHARING...RIP MY SISTER
Valenda Newell
June 26, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Etta you always had a twinkle in your eye when you sang to us and the one you truly loved.
At last you are home yes at last and yes Lovers are forever. Blessing
Michael Bates
May 14, 2016 | Wrangell, AK
Mrs. Etta James...I love you and your music....I am learning sugar on the floor..I really love that song..You are truly missed...I love you rest in peach
beverly hudson
October 08, 2015 | Markham, IL
Miss Etta I live your music. Every time I hear any of your songs they touch my heart so. Thank You for all of your music. Love You Always!!!! R.I.P.
Sandra Johnson
July 11, 2015 | Ruther Glen, VA