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Los Angeles (CNN) -- The Rev. Al Sharpton will preside at Saturday's funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer's family said Tuesday.James died Friday of complications of leukemia with her husband, Artis Mills, and sons Donto and Sametto James by her side.A public viewing is set for Friday evening at the Inglewood Cemetery in Inglewood, California, the family said.The funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena "is private for immediate family and friends," according to spokeswoman Rachel Noerdlinger. Plans are being made for "limited media access."The family has requested donations be sent to The Rhythm & Blues Foundation.James was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010, and also suffered from dementia and hepatitis C. She died at a hospital in Riverside, California. She would have turned 74 on Wednesday.