Eldora Sarane James Obituary (1935 - 2020)

Eldora Sarane James passed away Monday July 7, 2020. Eldora Claxton was born July 17, 1935 in Nevis, West Indies to Samuel and Mary Claxton. She was one of 19 children. Eldora came to New York City in 1962 and lived in Queens where she worked as a bookkeeper and attended college. She later moved to the Bronx where she met Vincent James at a church party. They were married in 1968. From that union two sons were born, Carl and Earl. Eldora graduated from Baruch College where she studied accounting. She worked as an accountant for Yelverton School and then later the New York City school district until she retired. Eldora was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and worked on various committees. Eldora was preceded in death by 2 years by Vincent, her husband of 49 years. She leaves, to cherish her memories, her sons, Carl (Tracy) and Earl; grandchildren, Sarane and Aaron; brothers, Eston Claxton (Evelyn), Donald Claxton (Carmen), Rupert Claxton (Sonia); sisters, Vera Nisbett and Loretta Claxton; sister-in-law Pearlina Simmons (Albert); and a great number of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.