Etta James Remembered as Trailblazer at Gardena Service
Hundreds gathered at City of Refuge church in Gardena to celebrate Etta James, praised for breaking cultural barriers and shaping American music. Rev. Al Sharpton led eulogy with notes from President Obama as Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera performed. James, who died January 20 after leukemia and dementia, left a legacy of timeless songs including At Last and Tell Mama, and is survived by Artis Mills and two sons.
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