Jonell Lewis

Amelia:

This is Dr. Winfred Bridges, Lagena (Bridges) Powell's brother.

Just wanted to say how sorry I am with your loss of Jonell.

Perhaps you will remember that your mom and dad let me stay at their house and took care of me when I was sick with pneumonia while I was working and going to UT there in Memphis.

I have always cherished that memory and will never forget their kindness.

Prayers for you and the rest of the family in the days ahead.

lance and Lynde:

This is Dr. Winfred Bridges, brother of Lagena (Bridges) Powell.

I knew your mother way back in the late 1950's. She, another friend of Lagena's, Lagena, my dad, and I took a trip to New Mexico to see my brother, Sam, who was in the Air Force then.

I came to know your mother well on that trip. Jonell was one of the kindest, most gracious, and sweet persons I have ever known.

Over the years when I saw Jonell with Gilbert, she was always the same - sweet, good, and kind.

I know you will miss her. So many people she touched will also.

My wife, who also knew your mom, and I will be praying for you all in the days that follow.