Clara Gaither Lewis

Clara Gaither Lewis was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 30, 1931 to Grover " Buddy" Gaither and Claretta Simpson Gaither. She was the oldest of three children, her sister Josephine Gaither Berry and brother Joe Hubert Gaither.

She is survived by her children, James Larry Lewis, Lorna Lewis Blackmon, Sheletha Lewis Rollins and Sidney Steward Lewis. She has 5 grandchildren, Michael Lewis, Ahesha Rollins Walker, Latonia Miera Blackmon, Jeremy Lewis and Octavia Blackmon. She has a host of grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Clara lived 93 years. She was born in 1931, during " The Great Depression". In 1948, at the age of 16 she married James Arthur Lewis. In 1951, she was an elevator operator in the historic Mayfair Hotel downtown Charlotte ( renamed The Dunhill). The elevators had metal, cage like doors back then.

Later, Clara studied at Good Samaritan Hospital and became a nursing assistant. She later became a private in-home nurse. She nursed her husband at their home during his health battle and final days. She also nursed and comforted her mother until her last days. After retiring, she turned her attention to caring for her grandchildren. Clara was a compassionate and loving person.

"Miss Me But Let Me Go"

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room

Why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little but not too long,

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared.

Miss Me But Let Me Go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

And each must go alone.

It's all a part of the Master's plan,

A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick at heart,

Go to the friends we know,

And bury your sorrow in doing good deeds.

Miss Me But Let Me Go.

A memorial service for Clara will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 282123611.