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Obituary of Vivian L. Lewis

VIVIAN O'RAYE LEWIS LEWIS

Virginian Pilot - 10-13-2005

ZUNI - Vivian L. Lewis, 85, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 9,
2005.

Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late
Nathan Thomas Lewis and Hettye Davis Lewis. She was the widow of E.
Rowland Lewis, a homemaker, and member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in
Zuni. She loved the church and served as an active and devoted member
and elder for most of her adult life. She was past president of the
Bethany Presbyterian Women of the Church, served as superintendent of
the Sunday school, was a longtime member of the Bethany Choir and was
chairman of the Congregational Care committe for many years. Vivian was
so devoted to inviting people to the church and to blessing people with
her many acts of kindness, that her church nickname became "Bless You!"
When people saw Vivian coming they would say, "Here comes Bless You!"

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughters, Nancy L. White and husband Marc
of Chesapeake and Sherilyn L. Leath and husband Bill of Marietta, Ga.;
four grandchildren, Gregory Pope, Heather Radford, Hannah White and Noah
White; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister,
Marjorie Bissett and a brother, Calvin Lewis.

A celebration of Vivian's life will be held at Bethany Presbyterian
Church, Zuni, Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Van Neal and the
Rev. Steve Weed officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel
Cemetery, Walters, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6
to 8:30 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home Chapel, Wakefield, and Thursday
after the burial the family will return to the church for a time of
refreshment and visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 41, Zuni, Va. 23898.
Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com




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Vivian L. Lewis, 85, died 9 Oct 2005. She was born in Isle of Wight County, daughter of Nathan Thomas Lewis and Hettye Davis Lewis, widow of E. Rowland Lewis, and a devoted church member and community servant.

A funeral was held 13 Oct 2005 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Zuni, officiated by Rev. Douglas Van Neal and Rev. Steve Weed. Burial followed at Mount Carmel Christian Church Cemetery, Walters, Virginia.

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VIVIAN O'RAYE LEWIS LEWIS

Virginian Pilot - 10-13-2005

ZUNI - Vivian L. Lewis, 85, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005.

Born in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Nathan Thomas Lewis and Hettye Davis Lewis. She was the widow of E. Rowland Lewis, a homemaker, and member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Zuni. She loved the church and served as an active and devoted member and elder for most of her adult life. She was past president of the Bethany Presbyterian Women of the Church, served as superintendent of the Sunday school, was a longtime member of the Bethany Choir and was chairman of the Congregational Care committee for many years. Vivian was so devoted to inviting people to the church and to blessing people with her many acts of kindness, that her church nickname became "Bless You!" When people saw Vivian coming they would say, "Here comes Bless You!"

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her daughters, Nancy L. White and husband Marc of Chesapeake and Sherilyn L. Leath and husband Bill of Marietta, Ga.; four grandchildren, Gregory Pope, Heather Radford, Hannah White and Noah White; and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie Bissett and a brother, Calvin Lewis.

A celebration of Vivian's life will be held at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Zuni, Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Douglas Van Neal and the Rev. Steve Weed officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Walters, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Purviance Funeral Home Chapel, Wakefield, and Thursday after the burial the family will return to the church for a time of refreshment and visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 41, Zuni, Va. 23898. Condolences may be posted at 

––– Vital Statistics –––

|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Vivian L. Lewis                                  |
| Age   | 85                                               |
| Birth | 1920 (estimated); Isle of Wight County, Virginia |
| Death | 9 Oct 2005; Zuni, Virginia                       |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                | Relationship       | Residence            |
|---------------------|--------------------|----------------------|
| Vivian L. Lewis     | Decedent           | Zuni, Virginia       |
| E. Rowland Lewis    | Spouse (deceased)  | Unknown              |
| Nathan Thomas Lewis | Father (deceased)  | Unknown              |
| Hettye Davis Lewis  | Mother (deceased)  | Unknown              |
| Nancy L. White      | Daughter           | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Marc White          | Son-in-law         | Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Sherilyn L. Leath   | Daughter           | Marietta, Georgia    |
| Bill Leath          | Son-in-law         | Marietta, Georgia    |
| Gregory Pope        | Grandchild         | Unknown              |
| Heather Radford     | Grandchild         | Unknown              |
| Hannah White        | Grandchild         | Unknown              |
| Noah White          | Grandchild         | Unknown              |
| Marjorie Bissett    | Sister (deceased)  | Unknown              |
| Calvin Lewis        | Brother (deceased) | Unknown              |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value             |
|----------|-------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name     | Virginian Pilot   |
| Date     | 13 Oct 2005       |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Homemaker
• Member and elder of Bethany Presbyterian Church
• Past president of Bethany Presbyterian Women of the Church
• Sunday school superintendent
• Member of Bethany Choir
• Chairman of Congregational Care committee
• Birth name was Vivian O'Raye Lewis

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/102083659/vivian-lewis
www.findagrave.com/memorial/102083561/e_rowland-lewis (spouse)
http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/isleofwight/cemeteries/mtcarmel.txt
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/1973538/mount-carmel-christian-church-cemetery
]


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