Lillie Bell Lewis

Lillie B. Lewis, born to the union of William “Bill” Jackson and Augusta Lewis in Keiser, Arkansas, on December 22, 1924, made her transition from this life on August 2, 2021. She and her mother later relocated to E. St. Louis, Illinois, where she was raised by her mother and stepfather Booker T. Withers. There she received her formal education. Lillie joined the Pilgrim Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.

She moved to Seattle Washington in 1944 in search of job opportunities. Lillie worked in Bremerton shipyards, where she met her husband, and then in health care at Austin Nursing home for many years. This influenced three of her sisters to become nurses.

Lillie met and married her husband (deceased) of many years. She loved her family and embraced many who crossed her path. Lillie enjoyed playing board games, dominoes, and shopping (often giving gifts). Lillie often made donations to St. Jude and the Veterans Administration. She always made time for her nieces and nephews, babysitting and teaching life lessons by word and by deed.

Lillie’s fellowship was with the Greater Glory Church of God In Christ and she was quick to let you know, “Pastor Townsend” was her pastor!

She was preceded in death by her parents: William “Bill” Jackson and Augusta Lewis, stepfather: Booker T. Withers, husband: Huey Lewis, son: Billy Jones, brother: Carl Withers, Sisters: Williestine Whitfield and Vergerine Barnes.

Lillie leaves to cherish her memories a special Aunt: Vergerene Lincoln of Chicago, Illinois, three sisters: Shirley Beckwith, Estine Ervin, Gloria Dillon (Cleveland), all of Seattle Washington, two brothers: Reginald Withers of Seattle Washington and Lindell Withers of Reno, Nevada, two grandchildren: Darren Merriweather (Anita) and Wendy Jones, nine great grandchildren: Ebony, Darren Jr, Crystal, Ashley, Joshua, Amber, Nathan, Clarissa, Amilah, seven great great grandchildren: Braylin, Shamira, Sherlon, Azariah, Elijah, Zechariah, Faith, a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lillie also had two special friends of more than fifty years: Helen Wright and Willie Morrison.

Lillie Bell Lewis passed away peacefully at Providence Mount St. Vincent Nursing Home.

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.” Psalms 23:1-6 NKJV.