The funeral for Lillian Lewis, the wife of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7, at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 407 Auburn Ave., Atlanta.
at Emory University Hospital. She and Rep. Lewis, whose 5th District includes Decatur and most of the city of Atlanta, had been married 44 years.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said,
Flowers may be sent to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Atlanta, until Sunday. After that day, flowers should be sent to Ebenezer Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian Lewis’ name can be sent to the American Kidney Fund Headquarters, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852. Please note in your correspondence that the memorial donation is to benefit the AKF office in Georgia, Lewis’ office requested. Donations may be made online at http://www.kidneyfund.org/give-now/gifts-in-memory/.
Written condolences can be sent to Rep. Lewis and his son, John Miles Lewis, at 2015 Wallace Road, Atlanta.
The cause of death has not been released. The AJC ran a full-length obituary on Mrs. Lewis.
Beverly Walker Jones
Seth, you are quite frankly an ass.
I wish the blogs on Patch were moderated to remove rude comments and attacks. The reason I enjoy Decatur Metro much more is because of the moderation. In fact, I think Patch would be better off if it consisted just of news and announcements without the comments.
Mrs. Lillian Miles Lewis was a wonderful woman. She made a difference in the lives of so many, especially, the least of these and her family. She answered the most urgent and persistent question in life, which is "What are you doing for others". Lillian served in the Peace Corps, and traveled far and wide to serve those who were in need. Lillian made a difference in her community and most of all; Lillian supported her husband to the best of her ability. Mrs. Lillian Mile Lewis rest in perfect peace, as you have run a good race, rest in peace until we meet again. The Lord will give Rep. John Lewis and the entire family the wisdom, and the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Mrs. Naomi Ruth Barber King Dr. Babs Onabanjo