Gracie Mae Champion Lewis Obituary in Union Point at Watts Funeral Home

Obituary For Gracie Mae Champion Lewis

MRS. GRACIE MAE CHAMPION LEWIS, age 90 crossed the ancestral plane and made her heavenly ascent on September 06, 2021.

SHE was a native of White Plains, GA. She was born to the late Frank Champion and Mattie Moore Champion on June 28, 1931.

AT a young age, Gracie acknowledged that Christ was the head of her life and she joined Second Baptist Church in White Plains, GA. She served Second Baptist faithfully as the President of the Usher Board until her health failed. Although she could no longer stand on the door post, she made her way to the House of the Lord as often as she could.

IN 1949 she married the Love of her Life, Mr. Johnny Hugh Lewis and instantly became a second mother to two sons. Their family was enlarged as she added eight more children to increase the total number to ten. She assisted in the raising three additional children in her home.

GRACIE was a woman who believed in education. She made sure her children first introduction to learning was at the church. Her opportunity for education was limited but she was Blessed to see her children graduate from high school and go on to receive post-secondary degrees and certifications. She was elated in 2015 when she traveled to Philadelphia, PA to see her great granddaughter graduate from Law School. She would often say "I got my own Lawyer NOW"! GRACIE believed in having her own. She worked in the Agriculture-Poultry industry for many years. She was known to provide the community with eggs and vegetables from her garden.

SHE also believed that Prayer could change things. In 1975 she received notification that her son was critically ill in Germany. Unable to reach him physically she started to Pray to a doctor who has never lost a case. Mercifully he was restored to good health and completed his tour of duty.

SHE was a Champion by Birth and a Winner through Family Unity.

SHE was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Johnny Hugh Lewis; two children, Walter Bennet, Jr and Mildred Lewis Brown; six siblings: three sisters, Gusola Champion, Gertrude Champion Howell and Josephine Champion Williams; three brothers, James, Rob and Frank Champion.

GRACIE leaves to cherish her memory eight children, Willie Hugh Lewis (Bernice) of Union Point, GA, Ocie Mae Lewis of Union City, GA, Donnie L. Hutchinson (Robert) of Riverdale, GA, Willie C. Lewis (Wonda) of Jonesboro, GA, Kenneth S. Lewis of Riverdale, GA, Retired Chief Warrant Officer-4 Alesia Lewis-Dupree of Jonesboro, GA, Gail S. Wise (Elbert) of Kingston, GA, and Rita L. Lewis of Jonesboro, GA.; Three sisters, Mildred Ragland (Sam), Mattie Champion and Dorothy Smith; Two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Champion and Florine Lewis; Fourteen Grandchildren; Twenty-four Great-Grandchildren and Sixteen Great-Great Grand children; And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and long time devoted friends.

Services Saturday, September 11, 2021 @ 1:00 p.m. Second Baptist Church White Plains, Ga.

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I had a Praying Grandmother and she prayed for all of her children and grandchildren. When my maternal grandmother passed God blessed me with Grandma Grace and I will forever be thankful. I still remember you calling me ad saying Jaw-bo I want me a watermelon and me and James went and got you one. Love Always, Kelvin L. Jernigan aka Jaw-bo

Gonna miss Grace. May the peace of God be with each of you during this difficult time. Brenda Woods and Family

May God comfort your family during this time. It was a privilege to meet and know Mrs. Lewis. I met her through her grandson, Scottie Green; my classmate and friend. She had a sweet spirit and a beautiful smile. She always made me feel like I was part of the family. Karen West-Lewis

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God give you strength as you take each day at a time.

I am sorry for your loss. A beautiful person have gone on! I never forget the time we talked and cook together. I learned so much from you! Love you and always will! Rest on In peace!

My family send there condolences. June Barrow,Bernard Williams, Mary Joe Williams ,Joanne Williams

Sorry for your loss. "I will always remember the special times your mother and I spent together.

Precious LORD, please take our Hands and Lead us on. We, The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family, is sorry for your Loss.🌹Gone But Not Forgotten, RIH, Mother Gracie M. Lewis.🌹 Please know that we mourn with you, Sister Gail, Chuck & Essence Wise and The Precious Lewis Family and we send our Sincere Heartfelt Prayers, Love, Comfort, Peace and Deepest Condolences. Truly, Mother Gracie M. Lewis will be missed, but her Precious, Sweet, Loving Memories will continue to live in our hearts. THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD️. ✝️💗🙏 Pastor Louise Young Harris, Reverend Homer Printup, Reverend Lurlene Pinkard Sims and The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA

A good heart has stopped beating,but a heart that has touched so many lives can't help bit live on in those it loved.Sending our heartfelt condonlences! John & Lillian Bracy (Canfield,Oh)