Winters Funeral Home | Kosciusko, MS

Obituary For Mary Elizabeth Lewis

On May 8, 1948, Mary Elizabeth Primes Lewis was born to the late Mr. Limmie and Mrs. Rosie Primes in Holmes County, MS. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evangelist Rosie Ella Charleston and two brothers: Michael and Walter Primes, her father-in-law Jessie Rose Lewis, Sr. and her mother-in-law Elnora Lewis.

Mary (Mae, Lou-Lou, Mama, Lucy, Granny as she was more affectionately known) received her education in the Holmes County Public Schools (DAC). She attended Lanier High School in Jackson, MS and furthered her education in Omaha, Nebraska. Lou was also an employee of Mississippi Uniform, Tchula Sportswear and Durant Sportswear for years until her retirement in 1986.

On July 16, 1968, Lou was joined in marriage to Mr. Jessie Rose Lewis Jr. II. They were married for 51 years. To this union four children were born.

Lou rededicated her life to the Lord in October 2004 and became a member of True Word Faith Temple under the leadership of Reverend Peter Huntley Jr. Lou was known and loved by many for her kind acts, her wisdom, her friendship and most of all her choices of words. She loved the Lord and sincerely loved her family. She was a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt and a cousin who really understood what it meant to be "part of a family". She made an indelible impact upon everyone with whom she came into contact.

Mary peacefully departed this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Baptist Medical Hospital in Jackson, MS.

Her wonderful memories will be forever cherished by her loving and caring husband, Jessie Rose Lewis, Jr. II; two daughters: Casandria (Dannie) Sharkey of Lebanon, TN and Tanya (Kelvin) Wright of Goodman, MS; two sons: Rev. Jessie (Sharon) Lewis of Goodman, MS and Michael (Latoya) Lewis of Lebanon, TN; sis grandchildren: Whitney Sharkey of Carrollton, TX, Justice Sharkey of Murfreesboro, TN, Kala Sharkey of Lebanon, TN, Darius Sharkey of Durant, MS, Mikhal and Kendrick Lewis of Lebanon, TN; two great-grandchildren: Khloee' and Josiah Ellis of Lebanon, TN.

Six extended special sons: Andre Wise, Anthony Woodson, Tracye Taliaferro, Rashaud Brown, Michael Ross and Tony Williams; eight extended grandchildren: Denzel Rodgers, Quamon Newsom, A'Kela Woodson, Christopher Neely, Jr., Carlessia Hariston, Kylie Ross, G'Miya Thomas, G'Marious Mayze. Eleven siblings: (6) sisters: Gennie Bailey and Georgia Marshall both of Durant, MS, Katherine (Peter) Holmes of Pearl, MS; Marnita, Alice & Katie Primes all of Omaha, NE. Five brothers: Arthur (Clara) Primes and Freemon (Lillie) Primes of Rockford, IL, Ronnie, Henry and John Primes all of Omaha, NE; Four sister-in-law's, Mary Ball, Louise (James) Winters, Emma Butler all of Durant, MS and Emma Lewis of Cleveland, NC; four brother-in-laws, Eddie (Darlene) Lewis of Durant, MS, Danny (Christy) Lewis of Waterloo, IA, Allen (Nicole) Lewis of Wetumpka, AL and Donald (Tarshia) Lewis of Saginaw, MI; six special nephews: John & Edward Primes, Calvin Lewis, Jermaine Winters, Michael Thomas and Eddie Primes; three special great-nieces, Peyton Huntley, Elisha Huntley and Paige Huntley; a special and close dear best friend, Lucille Hicks of Lexington, MS; two special cousins, Darlene Ware and Aaron Jones; a plethora nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, many other family members and friends.

~PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: Durant City Cemetery, Durant, MS

~DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Friday 6/05/20 at 10:00 a.m.

~INTERMENT: Durant City Cemetery, Durant, MS

Guest Book

A special thank you to Dr. Olutade, Dr. Holly Johnson, Dr. Edward Rigdon and Staff, Dinah Jones and UMC Staff in Lexington, MS, the Staff at Davita in Lexington, MS for your loving care for our mom and all of the patients who cared for her by cooking and showing other acts of kindness!! Each of you were very special to her!!! Also a special thank you to Pastor Olivear Booker & Family, Rev. Levy & Family, the Woodson Family and Pastor Campbell & Family. The Lewis Family

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Our family's loss has been easier to bear because of the love of God that has flowed through the many family and friends who have called, visited, brought tangible expressions of love and prayed for us. We could not have made it through this time without the knowledge that our God is sovereign, that his love is everlasting and that He speaks to us through the loving and kind acts of friends and family like you. We are most grateful to everyone who has supported us in so many ways during this very difficult time for our family. May God Almighty richly bless you all. The Lewis Family

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R.I.H. Sis I will always Love you Sister Marnita. In Omaha Nebraska

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R. I. P. Love You Big Sis. Lit Bro Henry from Omaha Nebr

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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