Mrs. Betty Ann Lewis was born on July 3, 1942 in Cornelia, Georgia to the late Mindia Lyles Fields and the late Sim Lyles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wardell Lewis; grandmother and grandfather, Mary Hawks Shueburg and Henry Shueburg; brother, Jaroy Lyles; aunt, Ruth Mae Putnam; and uncles, Johnny Shueburg and Roscoe Shueburg.
Betty Ann’s family moved to Gainesville, Georgia when she was a child. She attended Beulah Rucker, Northwestern, and Fair Street High School. She recounted her times there with great joy and fondness. She was a pillar in the Newtown Community and was committed and active in her church, Trinity C.M.E. and a powerful example of the love of God to everyone who met her. Her presence in the community will also be missed dearly. She was EVERYONE’S grandmother. No one who ever came to her home ever wanted for a meal, a place to lay their head, or a hug of encouragement. This love of God transcended in all aspects of her life.
She loved the church, where she sang in the choir and enjoyed preparing food for each and every event that Trinity would have, She gave her time, talents, and treasures to her church family because she believed they were indeed her family.
Her work ethic was unmatched as she began working when she was only 12 years old. She worked in various domestic duty jobs and in the poultry industry until she found work with Northeast Georgia Medical Center in 1977. For her exceptional work with NEGMC, she received Employee of the Month awards alongside many other accolades. She retired in 2005 after 27 years of service and is sorely missed to this day.
“Bett” enjoyed traveling around the world. These places range from Italy to Germany where she spent time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, as well as attending Senior Center Activities. She loved all kinds of music and took every opportunity to partake in the concert experience, where she enjoyed dancing the night away.
Her surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include her loving children, Debbie (Louis) Perry of Columbus, GA, Sherry (Donald) Maddox of Gainesville, GA, Darryl (Eleni) Lewis of Germany, and Kristy Lewis-Goss of Gainesville, GA; sisters, Mary E. Lyles of Elmira, NY and twin sister Joann L. Jones of Gainesville, GA; brother, Marion Smith of Cornelia, GA; brother-in-laws, James (Sandra) Lewis of Atlanta, GA, Eddie (Sabina) Lewis of Germany, Harold Mitchell Lewis of Elberton, GA, and Mack (Maggie) Lewis of Stone Mountain, GA; sister-in-laws, Ethelene Andrews of Hiram, GA, Betty Jean Tate and Phyllis Lewis, both of Elberton, GA, Barbara Lewis of Hartwell, GA, and Queen Lewis of Crawford, GA; the true loves of her life her twelve grandchildren, Detric Hudson, Qiana (Genard) Keith, Darryl Shaunquis Lewis, DeShon Cantrell, Mercedes (Quincy) Buffington, Rashad (Kashara) Vance, Joshua Vance, Savacia Shields, Nicole (Eli) Maldonado, Sheamante Shields, Gabriel Lewis, and Michaela Lewis; great-grandchildren, Imari, Imani, Grace, Allyah, Chance, Kahmih, Desiyah, Sommer, DeAndre, Katherine, Rodriguez, Daelyn, Zante, Donovan, Kaius, and Markos; two great-great grandchildren, Noelle and Nassir; and a host of nieces and nephews that called her “Auntie” as well as work colleagues and special friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday September 28, 2019 at 1pm at Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC in The Rev. Charlie, Jr. and Conchita Sims Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Alta Vista Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday September 27, 2019 from 2pm-8pm at Trinity C.M.E Church. The family will receive family and friends from 6pm-8pm.
Dexter T. Sims Mortuary, LLC, Gainesville, has charge of arrangements.
To the Lewis Family
Our prayers and deepest condolences! are with your family.
Love
The Fortsons’and Benson Family of Elberton
Mrs. Betty Ann Lewis has certainly earned her wings. She has left a Godly trail that her family is continuing to blaze. I truly hope all who reads this obituary sees the challenge to do God’s work and not toot your own horn. Just walk the walk and cast that shadow of goodness!