Loretta Lewis Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Loretta Lewis

We have gathered here today because once again death has left its sting. Death is often looked upon as being something to fear or resent. However, a righteous death provides the comfort in knowing that God loves each of us more than we as humans are able to comprehend.

Life, death, and eternity are three of the most powerful words in the English language. Life is given to us in infancy, and we are to care for it and preserve it as far as we are able until our death. Death is basically a rite of passage that we must all accept in order to enter into the glory and majesty of God.

On November 19, 2022, Loretta Dianne Byers Lewis of 249 Branchwood Circle, Kings Mountain, NC, gained her eternal heavenly address. Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to many now resides in the arms of Jesus Christ. Dianne was the second born child and first daughter of the late Rome Jr. and Maggie Littlejohn Byers. She was the granddaughter of the late Rome Byers Sr. and Eria Webber Byers as well as the late Ebb and Mariah Manning Littlejohn.

Dianne was preceded by her older brother Donald Byers (deceased) and, in turn, welcomed five younger siblings into the family: Doris Sandra Byers, Randene Byers Odems, Michele Duane Byers, all residents of Kings Mountain, NC, as well as Donna Kim Dougan (Bryan) and Ronald Dean Byers who both reside within Gastonia, NC.

Dianne was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Kenneth Walter Lewis; she is survived by her sons Tony Andre Lewis and Richard W. Lewis (Deanna), granddaughter Jazmine Dominique Lewis Flowers (Dwayne), grandsons Elijah Ken Rigaud, Quadere Andre Lewis, and Benjamin Hagler. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, along with her beloved nieces and nephews.

Dianne was loved by so many people. God gifted her with wisdom early in life and that gift allowed her to bless others with her insights. Her intelligence, wit, and willingness to be the voice of dissent, was some of the many attributes that were admired about her. Each of us can remember a conversation where sage advice, a firm reprimand, and/or a sincere prayer was freely offered.

She loved her family and took her role as older sister seriously. She believed in order and that everything should be done properly. As a young mother, she made sure that her boys were taken of and, as an older sibling; she became a mother-figure and mentor to her family as well. She was a faithful steward and believed that it was the responsibility of the church to serve as a light to her community. She will be missed. There will never be another Dianne, and we will remember her with love as well as respect for the impact she had on us all.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will take place at church cemetery. She can be viewed at Enloe Mortuary from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM and at the church from 2:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Wednesday.

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My condolences to the Lewis/Byers Family

Diane was my swimming buddy. I remember when she started water aerobics, she was terrified of the water, but it was long till I had her in the deep end and having a ball. She always kept us in stitches with her tales about dog. She was a wonderful lady and will be dearly missed.

My condolences to you and your family. Latisha and your other Granddaughter Reagan Anderson.

I'll always remember Diane with her big, beautiful smile,and her willingness to be a part of the Ebenezer Church family. Family a light as went out, but I'm sure she has her light in heaven. Keeping you family in our prayers. Charles & Wenella Smith

Diane was a friend for many years It feels like it not true but times heals all I know time will get through this. Weather your Lewis or Byers my condolences goes to you. If you need anything just call
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Annie M Rowe

Diane and I were friends form many. Years. It was sudden, I can't believe it happened. But time heal all. Time will take us through this one. My condolences go out all of you. Whether your Lewis or Byers If you ever need someone to do something just call me.
Annie M Rowe

To my cousin Dianne, we shared a lot even married cousins making our children double cousins To the young men she adored, please let us know if there is anything you need. Praying your strength. Prayers, hugs and love. Sincerely, Robert & Marie Jamerson

Diane was my cousin. she always had a smile and a giggle, My sincere condolences to the family. May God keep you all during this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Frances McSwain Leach.

Diane is my cousin, and her mother and my mom were very close. When we were young we went to visit them, and they had ducks, chickens, Ginnie hens that we were excited to see. To Dianne's family she has a place in heaven. Calvin McSwain, and the McSwain Family.

To God be the glory.We share with you in the loss of your loved one Dianne as we called her. Your cousin's James Webber and family offer our prayers and condolences.To the Byers and Lewis family God is a keeper. We are always here to be of assistance.We love you all and praying for you all 🙏🏽❤️. Suzette and Roger Ross/And the Webber family

Loretta was my cousin, her mother and my mom were first cousins. Aunt Mariah her grandmother help raise my mother. Loretta and I were classmates. She was always an "A" student. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her family. May God continue to bless you.
Warmest Memories
Willam Arthur McSwain