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Obituary For Lizzie Lewis
Ms. Lizzie Lewis, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed Friday, October 7, 2022 in Tallahassee, FL.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. John A.M.E. Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL with Rev. Samuel Smith, pastor, officiating; Presiding Elder, Johnny Rutledge, eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, October 14, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. EST.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1
A Time To Be Born… Lizzie Mae Lewis was born August 31, 1936 in Russell County, Alabama to the late Ed and the late Laura Hunter Lewis. She enjoyed a close and loving family life with her eight siblings.
A Time to Seek…She sought a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, receiving Him at an early age. As a result, she joined the St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Mitchell, Alabama where she remained the duration of her life. She diligently served as a willing worker, assistant Sunday School superintendent/teacher, Missionary and Trustee.
A Time to Build… Lizzie attended Mother Mary Catholic School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Troy University where she received a Bachelor’s degree and completed additional studies.
She was employed as a librarian at Saint Joseph and a middle school Social Studies teacher at Mother Mary School. Throughout her career, she received numerous awards including Teacher of the Year. She enjoyed helping youth develop and reach their full potential.
A Time to Die… On October 7, 2022, God saw his servant getting weary, He whispered in her ear and she heard the Master’s call in Tallahassee, Florida surrounded by her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Laura Hunter Lewis; five of her siblings Eddie Lee Smith, James “Tank” Lewis, Matthew “Sonny” Lewis, Maggie Chambers, George “Noon” Lewis and a beloved niece, Elease Lewis.
A Time to Love… Lizzie loved and cherished her family, being affectionately known as “Ms. Lewis”. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter, Yvette Tellis; loving, son-in-law Kenneth Tellis; twin grandchildren, James and Kristen Tellis; siblings, Minnie Rutledge, Juanita James, Mattie Ford and a host of nieces, nephews and friends who meant so much to her.
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A kind hearted woman with a firm attitude! You inspired many and I am thankful to have had the pleasure of being a pupil of yours. Rest easy you have done an outstanding job! Sharee Lane
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow...Please accept my deepest condolence for your loss.
Sadie Davis-Sanders.
To The Lewis Family,Take m deepest condolence. May God give you stability and Bless to cope with this tough time of grief.
Angelia Torane-Jackson
To The Lewis Family,It is my prayer that God will comfort you and your whole family during a his sad time.May he richly bless you as you mourn,and may the love light of his presence be continual source of consolation.
Tracie R.Torane.
Phillips family may God bless Lewis family hear they prayers.
Lizzie you will be truly missed but God saw fit to put you in the Heavens.Eternal rest and peace. Cynthia Newbern
Once again God will has been done even in times like these we know that God is still good. Yvette your Mom my Aunt my Mom since 2003 when Mon earn her wings will truly be miss our conversations Bible study stop by and get a lunch and don't forget Trump. Just remember family we've been may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning Ricky ,Vivian Charisse, Cedric,Zyin and Rae Rae the Chambers Family
Rest in peace auntie I am really going to miss you I love you your nephew Willie Chambers
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. Ms. Lewis was such a sweet person. Rest In Peace🙏🏽 Love Arternearn
Ms. Lewis, you will truly be missed among the family! You were the matriarch of the family and our hearts are heavy after your loss but we know that you are resting in paradise! Much love- Morris Bowman & Family
Prayers and condolences to the family. Cherish her memories. She was always so friendly, whenever I would visit St. John AME Church ⛪️. Blessings and Prayers - Cousin Louvenia " Beanie" Mitchell James, daughter - Teresa Forts 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Ms Lewis you will truly be missed in the neighborhood and the church.Loretta Vann and Family
My condolences to the Lewis family. Liz was such a beautiful person and neighbor. I will never forget our exercises walking the neighborhood when she was able. They were precious times of expounding on the Word and how good God is. I pray for Yvette and the family and be assured for those that are in Christ Jesus we will see her again. God bless you and your family. Brenda Tarver & Family
SENDING MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YVETTE AND THE ENTIRE LEWIS FAMILY, AS WELL AS THE FAMILY OF ST JOHN AME. SERVANT WELL DONE, COME ON HOME AND TAKE YOUR REST. 🕊️ GOOD NIGHT MS LIZZIE LEWIS 🕊️ SWEET REST TO YOU UNTIL THE MORNING 🌹🙏🏾🕊️JOHN14:1-6🕊️GAIL D POLLARD (GRIGGS) AND FAMILY
Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Family of Sis. Lizzie Lewis. May flights of angels sing thee thy rest. Elfreda Maye-Toler & Family, Coatopa, AL.
To Yvette and Ms. Lewis' entire family, what a great legacy, a woman of elegance and service. She took great pride in her appearance and served both in her church and the many lives of young children she touched, both at St. Joseph & Mother Mary Catholic schools. She is now among that cloud of many great witnesses. Rest well Ms. Lewis! Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton- & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.
Rest in peace auntie you will be missed love you so much your nephew Willie Chambers
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