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Lucy Lewis Obituary

URBANA - Lucy Lewis, 87, of Urbana died at 2:08 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 2, 2024) at home.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Nov. 16 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1601 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign. Funeral services will be at noon Nov. 16 at the church. The Rev. Ronald Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Champaign. Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 6, 2024.

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Barbara Lewis

May 8, 2025

It has been 6 months since you passed and I miss you so much!!!!!!
Sending Love to you in heaven

Deacon & Mrs. Porter Halcrombe

November 16, 2024

Sending Our Deepest Condolences. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God keep his arms around you.

James Hemphill

November 15, 2024

May you rest in peace

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Bo Hemphill and Joyce Clark

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Ernest Rocky Richardson

November 8, 2024

Prayers and Condolences to the Lewis and Jones families. I've known Lucy and Joe for a very long time and knew her father and family as well. I was so saddened to hear the news about Lucy transitioning from life on earth to heaven. Please Rest in Paradise Lucy. Ernest/Rocky Richardson and family of Modesto, CA

Rosalind Ash

November 7, 2024

I will love you always Mother Lewis, even though you left we know that we will see you soon

BobbAnn (Barbara-Boo)

November 7, 2024

You will be missed more than words can express. My drive home conversations w/ you are something that allowed me to spend time w/ you. Now they're gone but they will always be that which keeps me smiling and providing me w/ comfort.
Thank you for the 64 years we shared as Mother & daughter. Sending Much LOVE to you in heaven.

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16

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

1601 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL

Nov

16

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

1601 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL

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Leek & Sons Funeral Home - Urbana Champaign Chapel

1215 W. Bradley Ave., Urbana, IL 61801

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