Mary Rebecca Lewis

LEWIS, Mary Rebecca, age 89 of Brooksville died Wed., Sept. 10, 2003. Member of Eden Baptist Church. She loved going to Sunday School and enjoyed hearing the old hymns in church. When she first came to Brooksville as a teenager, she sang duets with her brother-in-law in the First Baptist Church. She was the ultimate optimist, always finding good in everyone, with never a harsh word for others. Never rich in worldly goods her great wealth was her beloved family, relatives and friends. She took joy in simple things, flowers, working in daddy's garden. She loved hugs, sunny days, good music, TV, loose clothing, bright colors, especially red & pink; she enjoyed her morning coffee with two newspapers to read. She relished fish & grits, fresh fruits & vegetables and chocolate. She was always straight forward, honest and thoughtful of everyone, never failing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. Her effusive thanks was always given to anyone who did her even the smallest favor. Mom?s motto was ?always look on the bright side of life?. She was one of a kind, the world seldom sees. Her beautiful face and happy heart will live with us forever.Preceded in death by her husband, Emil Aitchison Lewis in 1987. They were married in Tampa in 1931. A grandson, William James MacDonell and great grandson, Daniel Joseph MacDonell, Jr.Survivors include her Daughters: Doris May Lewis Wysong(Herbert), Lillian Lewis MacDonell and Mary Ann Lewis DeWitt(Robert) all of Brooksville; Grandchildren: George, Sam, Andy, Dan and Margo MacDonell, Kim Paff, Laurie Hensley, Barry & Robert DeWitt, Nancy Batson, Mary Engle, Susan & Michael Wysong; Great Grandchildren: Mason Engle, Bobby, Coy, Neil & Crystal Batson, Jennifer Wysong Agular, Allisia Wysong, Olivia Paff Barnier, Nick Paff, Blair & Ethan Hensley, Lynn Runge, William Whalen, Megan & Jason MacDonell, Brian, Nicholas, Kirby & Dustin MacDonell; Great Great Grandchildren: Derric & Jarred Batson, Alexander Batson-Eppley, Devin, Emily & Caroline DeWitt, Jakob & Izzabelle Agular and Maya Brewer.Visitation for friends will be 11-1pm, Tues., Sept. 16, 2003 at the MerrittFuneral Home, Brooksville Chapel, where funeral services will begin at 1:00pm. Interment will follow at the Brooksville Cemetery.ARRANGEMENTS BYMERRITT FUNERAL HOMEBROOKSVILLE CHAPEL(352) 796-6699merrittfuneral.comFamily Owned & Operated""""