- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Jeanette Jones Lewis, August 16, 1916 - October 9, 2015, Saturday, October 17, 2015, 11:00 A.M., Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 3101 Lens Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23509, Pastor Steven A. Lewis, Eulogist, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Ronnie D. Joyner, Presiding, Philadelphia Fellowship Baptist Church
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-10-17
- Subject:
- African American women--Virginia--Norfolk--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Virginia--Norfolk--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Virginia--Norfolk---History--20th century
Funeral service--Virginia--Norfolk--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Virginia--Norfolk--History--20th century
African Americans--Virginia--Norfolk--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Virginia, City of Norfolk, 36.89126, -76.26188
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Jeanette Jones Lewis. Birth date: August 16, 1916. Death date: October 9, 2015. Funeral date: October 17, 2015. Church: Mt. Hermon Baptist Church (Norfolk, Va.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lewisjeanettejones20151017
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lewisjeanettejones20151017
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Pallbearers
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Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Ushers' Ministry
cknowled ments
Perhaps you sang a lovely song, . Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, If so, we saw them there.
Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day.
Perhaps you prepared some tasty food, Or maybe furnished a car.
Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, Near at hand or from .afar.
Whatever you did to console the tears, We thank you so much, whatever the part
-The Family
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Roosevelt Memorial Park Chesapeake, VA
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The family will receive guests for a repast following the Interment at Metropolitan Funeral Service Great Room.
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August 16, 1916- October 9, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015 11:00A.M
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
3101 Lens Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23509
Pastor Steven A. Lewis, Eulogist
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jeanette Ophelia ]ones Lewis, 99 was born August 16, 1916 and departed this earthly world on October 9, 2015.
As a virtuous woman, jeanette "looked well to the ways ofher household" and provided a safe, caring and nurturing environment for her children and her husband.
Born in Norfolk, Va., jeanette was a member ofMt. Hermon Baptist Church where she served as a deaconess. Prior to serving at Mt. Hermon, she attended Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Norfolk, where she was a deaconess and a member of the Pioneer's Club.
Known for delicious food, jeanette is the last surviving child born to Nancy and joseph jones. She was preceded in death by her brothers Clarence Jones, Iris jones, sisters Beluah Couther and Catherine ]ones. jeanette was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Rev. Moses L. Lewis, Sr., who she affectionately called "Lewis", her daughter, Shirley Ann Fuller and her grandson Moses L. Lewis, III (Trey).
As a virtuous woman, she and her children were 'covered in silk and purple." Her style and matching of all clothing and accessories, was passed down to her children.
She is survived by; daughter, Carolyn L. Williams (Leo, Jr.) of Virginia Beach, Va.; sons, Moses L. Lewis, Jr. (Barbara) of Ellicott City, Md., Joseph E. Lewis (Brenda) of Montgomery Village, Md. and Rev. Steven A. Lewis (Roslyn) ofChesapeake, Va.; and Mary Ann Bowen of Virginia Beach whom she loved like a daughter; 12 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. In addition to her immediate family, Jeanette leaves to morn her passing, a very faithful caregiver Bettie Jones, and her daughter Fertinma.
For some time, family and friends have missed her ((opening her mouth with wisdom and kindness"; however, because of her consistency and faith her legacy lives on. She
truly believed, if I can help someone along the way then my
living is not in vain.
Her favorite words were...keep on living and God has been good to me.
Order ofCelebration
Processional.. .............................................. Clergy and Family
Hymn ofPraise................Mt. Hermon Baptist Church Choir
Scripture Reading Old Testament............................................Proverbs 31 Rev. R. Perez Gatling Zion 2012 Church Norfolk, VA New Testament.................................1 Corinthians 13 Rev. Dr. Michael Thornton Union Prospect Baptist Church Shacklefords, VA
Prayer ofConsolation................Rev. Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr. Gethsemane Fellowship Baptist Church Norfolk, VA
The Lord's Prayer. ................................... Dr. Veleka S. Gatling Granddaughter
Acknowledgment & Expressions........Deacon Marshall Allen Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
Church Resolution...........Ms. Susie C. Blunt, Administrator Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
Moment ofReflection.........................................Special Video
"Don't Cry for Me"..................... .Mrs. Shenay A. Lewis Smith Granddaughter
Eulogy..................................................Pastor Steven A. Lewis
Recessional