Diedrelaythe James, 54, passed away May 14, 2020. Diedre was born to the late Robert James and Irene Mitchell in New Brunswick, NJ on September 2, 1965. When Diedre was 6 years old, she was baptized at Tabernacle Baptist Church on June 7, 1972. Later, she met a charming man, Michael Anthony Washington in New Brunswick at a store called J.J. Newberrys. Together they had their son, Nicholas Washington. Diedre attended college at Rutgers University. She worked at UMDNJ as an Administrative Analyst before moving to Florida in 2002. She then worked Disney for 15 years until she retired at 53 years old.
Diedre was a giver and she loved to help people no matter the circumstance. During retirement, she started a business with her friend, David Lindor to sell merchandise to families in Haiti. She was also a skilled piano player who had a knack for playing by ear. She loved all music but especially R&B and Pop. In her free time, she enjoyed taking cruises and traveling the world.
In addition to her parents, Diedre was predeceased by her husband, Leroy Reaves; loving stepfather, Willie James Lott and sister, Judith Conley Price. She is survived by her son, Nicholas; Nicholas’ father, Michael Anthony Washington; brother, Theo James; sister, Joy Harrison; niece, Talia Price; many cousins and countless other family members and friends. Over the years her family and friends could all agree that she was mother, a sister, and a mentor to most she came in contact with. She truly cherished her friends like family and will be missed by all who knew her.
Service dates and times will be announced shortly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Diedre’s name.
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