Mary Virginia Lewis

Mary Virginia Lewis of Berrydale, Florida passed away peacefully at her home on August 16, 2017. She was 86 years old. Mary was born in Hornell, New York to Joseph and Lygia Bolley and was raised in Hornell, New York and Phoenix, Arizona. She was a teacher for over 40 years and touched the lives of hundreds of students. She was married to the love of her life, the late Lamar C. Lewis. Together they raised five children, first in El Cajon, California and then later Berrydale, Florida. Mary was devoted to the Catholic faith and a dedicated member of St. Maurice Catholic Church in Brewton, Alabama.Mary Lewis is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Lygia Bolley and loving husband, Lamar “Louie”. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Barbara Davinson, brother John (Janice) Bolley, children Barbara (Steve) Scott, Bill (Debbi) Lewis, Beth Anne (Madison) Whitfield, Becky Miller, Amy (Tommy) Kindig. Also surviving are her brother in law Larry (Andrea) Lewis, sisters in law Edna Lewis, Marilyn Lewis, and Imogene Reeder, her treasured grandchildren, great grandchildren and devoted Golden Retriever “Sophie”.

The family would like to also express their love and appreciation to Mom’s loving caretakers: Lora Lambeth, Beverly Blair, Jenny Floyd and Peggy Dunn. Additionally the family acknowledges the compassionate care of Chasity Lowery (Covenant Hospice) and the spiritual love of Father Patrick Madden (St. Maurice Catholic Church) for his unselfish ministry to both of our parents at the end of their wonderful lives.  

On Saturday September 30, 2017, there will be a visitation with family at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 202 East Jackson Street, Brewton, Alabama starting at 10 am with a celebration of Mass beginning at 11 am.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

St. Maurice Catholic Church (Building Fund), PO Box 206 Brewton, Alabama 36426