Folk musician, environmentalist, dancer, teacher, classist, gardener and lawyer Barbara Ellen James passed away on January 28th, 2023.
She died peacefully in Carmel, California, in her own bed, surrounded by family. She was 85. She is survived by her Husband Joe Laurence, her sister Cathy McWilliams, Daughters Nellie Werger and Martha Diehl(Ken) Step-sons Dan, Bill, John(Deb) and Jeff Laurence, Grandchildren Laura Hiner(Erich) and Jamie Werger, and Great-Grandson Griffin. Memorial arrangements are pending.
