Alesa James Carr, 60, 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 25th, 2025 in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

She was born in Beaver Falls on January 28th, 1965, a daughter of George E. James and the late Marian R. (Richardson) James. After graduating from Beaver Falls High School, Alesa 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.

Beaver Falls, Bridge Street, Tabernacle Baptist Church, South School, St. Mary’s, and Beaver Falls High School were where she learned her essential life lessons.

In addition to her father, she is survived by 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 21st at 11:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at noon at Christian Assembly Family Church, 6241 Tuscarawas Road, Industry. Rev. Bill Anzevino will officiate.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.