She was born in Scott County Virginia and retired from Craven County School Systems. She was a charter member of Cherry Point Baptist Church and a life member of The Order Of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her sons, Gene Lewis, Jr., of Buies Creek; William L. Lewis of Newport; D.K. Lewis of Havelock; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Cotten Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to the Lewis family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com
