Jessica L. James Obituary
We bid farewell to Jessica L. James in Indianapolis, Indiana, born in Bethesda, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 14, 2026 at the age of 73. Jessica touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold A. Perry and Blanche A. Perry (Arnold); her birth father Jesse Newman; and her brother Jason Newman. She is survived by: her husband Harold L. James; her children, David Barger of Bluffton, Lisa Huffman (Shawn) of Bluffton and Danielle Gaylord (Nick) of Meridianville, AL; her grandchildren, Elisha Heaton, Brandon Gaylord, Adriana Huffman and Taylor Huffman; and her siblings, Jackie Young of Roanoke, Jeff Newman of Poneto and Jerome Newman of Montpelier.
Memorial contributions may be made to an organization that Jessica financially supported for many years, Jews for Jesus.
