On November 17th 1946 Erma Jean James was born to Robert James and Alleane Gray in Littlerock , AR. Where she spent most of her childhood, she later relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Her siblings to name are Leah McFadden, Abdul Rashad, Joyce James, and Robert James Jr.

Erma James choice to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses early in life, and remained faithful to Jehovah God til death. Erma was also a loving mother of 4 children to name are James Carter, Jewelleana Williams, Brijon Johnson, and Levontte Johnson.

Erma James biggest Joy in life was being the "Double Granny" to all her Great and Grandchildren to name are Toyee Williams, Kevon Richardson, Byron Williams, Brittany Ezeagwula, Erica Tasevski, Michael Eze, Nino Shadonwhite, Ninos Shadonwhite, Katarah Bryant, Maurjon'nae Davis, Maurjon'e Davis, Je'Lani Johnson, Omariah Johnson, Omarion Johnson, Levii Johnson, and Laniah Johnson, Jayden B.Williams, Saliyah Perry, Jordon McCoy, John Magdirila, Milo White, Jayceon Tasevski, and Brayden Perry. Erma was the most down to earth and coolest mother and grandmother a person could ever have she is loved and will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.