Jonell Lewis

Jonell Lewis obituary

Jonell Lewis

Jonell Lewis Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 5, 2026.
Jonell Wallace Lewis was born August 7, 1937 in Fulton Kentucky to Wilmer and Brooksie Nell Wallace. After school she met Gilbert Lewis who became the love of her life. She did turn him down the first-time he asked her to marry him, though. They married March 25, 1962. Jonell and Gilbert had two sons, Lance and Lynde. She loved them greatly and watched them grow into fine young men. They in turn met and married, Lance to Patrice Burchette and Lynde to Denise Hettinger. She called them her daughters in love. Soon came the best, grandchildren! Clayton, Nathan, Katie, Grace and Sofia. She adored them and many of their friends. Everyone was always welcomed at their house. Jonell had so many friends whom she loved dearly, she never met a stranger!

Jonell was a member of Collierville First Baptist Church where she served and led in Women on Missions and Vacation Bible School. She loved her Lord and wanted no more than to spend eternity praising Him! Jonell is preceded in death by her parents Wilmer and Brooksie Nell Wallace, her brother Johnny Wallace and husband Gilbert Lewis.

She leaves her sister Amelia Tucker, sons Lance (Patrice) and Lynde (Denise), along with her Grandchildren Clayton, Nathan, Katie (Johnny), Grace and Sofia. Jonell will be greatly missed but now she is perfectly loved by Jesus!

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March 7, 2026

Dr. Winfred and Adelle Bridges posted to the memorial.

March 6, 2026

Dr. Winfred Bridges posted to the memorial.

March 5, 2026

Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park - East posted an obituary.

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Dr. Winfred and Adelle Bridges

March 7, 2026

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.

Dr. Winfred Bridges

March 6, 2026

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.

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