Funeral services for Ms. Gwendolyn Lewis, 78, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 149 Baptist Church Road, Norway, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.
Ms. Lewis passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at MUSC Columbia Downtown.
Public viewing will be held Friday, May 22, 2026, from 12-6pm.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Debra Jacobs sent The Peace Lily for Ms. Gwendolyn Lewis - May 20, 2026
Blessings and Condolences for long-time NY friends. ❤️
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family during this difficult period. Though it feels like nothing will ease the pain you feel, hope you find solace in knowing that the beautiful life she lived will live on forever. Dwight and Vette Johnson
My condolences and prayers to Ms Gwen Family. Met her a cot years, she was my neighbor. Annette Morrision
My sincere sympathy to the Lewis family. Gwen was truly a sweet spirit. And, he smile and kindness will be missed. I pray the peace of God surrounds her family at this time.
Gwen, you were a jewel a real and precious gem, as I think about how we could talk for hours on end about everything and nothing, you definitely had the gift of gab. I will miss you dearly my beloved cousin a brilliant light has gone out, a voice quite a love that will live on in my memories. Rest in Eternal Peace .
My condolences to the family. I met Gwendolyn through my sister at DPU. She was a sweet young lady. May God be with the family in this difficult times.
So sorry to hear of your loss
My sincere condolences to the family of Gwendolyn. I enjoyed my time in her presence.
Please know that I am holding you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. There are no words that truly ease the pain of losing someone you love, but I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories shared and in the love surrounding you now. Wishing you peace, strength, and moments of comfort in the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy and love. ❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace.
Condolences to the family!
Your family has my deepest condolences. May God bless you during this difficult time.
My Condolences to the entire family, 🙏🙏❤️
Our belated heartfelt condolences and deepest of sympathies to all of her family members, friends, classmates, coworkers, and all of her other loved ones, during all of their times of bereavement, mourning, and grieving. IN THE BLESSED, HOLY, AND MOST RIGHTEOUS NAME OF my PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST AMEN AND AMEN.
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