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Barbara Lewis Obituary
Barbara J. Lewis YORKTOWN - Barbara Jean Lewis, 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Aug. 2, 2008. She passed away in her sleep at her home in Tabb. She suffered for many years with illness and pain, but remained brave, strong and selfless. Barbara was a testimony to all who knew her. She shared the faith she lived with others by teaching the Bible to children in "Children's Church," developing a puppet ministry at World Outreach Worship Center (formerly Denbigh Church of God) and showing God's love to her family, friends and those she encountered each day. "At your service, Lord," hangs above her bed. That was Barbara Lewis. She lived to serve Him. Her incredible journey is impossible to put into a few short words. She loved her Lord Jesus, her girls, her family, her animals, her dolls and her angels. Barbara leaves behind her husband of nearly 48 years, Ralph Lewis; two daughters, Jennifer and Suzanne Lewis; two grandchildren, AnnaLise Barton and Roman Burrell; a sister, Victoria Watson; a half sister, Geraldine Oehl; and several nieces, Marion McKinnon, Tracy Lands, Deborah and Cristina Phipps, Catherine Oehl, Brenda Sperbeck and Melissa Astill. A service to celebrate Barbara's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the World Outreach Worship Center, 1233 Shields Road, Newport News, with Pastors Bob Collins and Russell Evenson officiating. The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 10 to 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in the Garden of Wisdom at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Lewis
21 Entries
angie Drees
August 7, 2008
Suzanne,
I am so sorry, I wish I could be there with you. Know that my prayers are with you and the family. I was very sad when I read about your mom. I have many fond memories of her mostly trying to controll us and us laughing at her but I also remember the many times she would just shake her head and laugh right back at her. I am sure she spent many hours praying for us. I will miss her.
Please contact me as I have called your dads house and got no answer. I will see you soon.
Angie
Kara Hackney
August 6, 2008
Jennifer and Keith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. May your Mom be in peace now. She was a very sweet woman and may that sweetness be passed down through Anna and Suzanne's little one. Love, Kara and Max Hackney
Dwayne Haywood
August 6, 2008
Jennifer,
I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I remember your mom from when we were just kids and I always thought that she was the nicest lady. It was nice to connect and hear about your mom and the family a few weeks ago at the reunion.
Hang on to the good thoughts and memories and know that she is happy and at peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Dwayne
Chuck Slack
August 6, 2008
Jennifer,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I am so sorry about your loss.
I will hold you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that there are many like me who are thinking of you.
With warm regards, Chuck
Amy Lawrence Runge
August 6, 2008
Jennifer,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Sarah Beiser Eaton
August 5, 2008
Jennifer,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and my prayers.
With Love, Sarah
John Lamar
August 5, 2008
The Barbara Lewis family:
Our prayers go with you as you continue to walk the path she taught.
John and Joyce Lamar
Bonnie, Jim & Shaeleigh Stewart
August 5, 2008
We will miss Barbara, she was such a sweet person and a joy to be around. Keith, Jen and Suzanne, you are in our prayers. Little AnnaLise, we will share our memories of your special Grandmother with you. What a blessing for her to be with Jesus in Heaven!
Ed , Angel Groce
August 5, 2008
Jennifer & Keith,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Ed & Angel Groce
Betty Adams
August 5, 2008
Jennifer and Suzanne,
I remember your mom putting you on the school bus as little girls. She was so proud of the women you grew up to be. She is now in Heaven with her Holy Father. May God Bless You All.
Rhonda (Adams) Guilliams
August 5, 2008
Jennifer and Susanne and Mr. Lewis
I am extremely sad for your loss. It wasn't long ago that I saw Mrs. Lewis in Food Lion and she was telling me all about her newest granddaughter. She was thrilled at how much she looked like Jen. I hope you will all keep her memory alive so that her grandchildren will know and love her as much as every one who knew her did. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Betty Adams
August 5, 2008
Jennifer and Suzanne,
I remember your mom putting you on the school bus when you were just little girls. She was so proud of the women you grew up to be. Keep her memory alive in your children and know that she is in Heaven with her Holy Father! God Bless You All.
Betty Adams
Stephanie Sherwood
August 5, 2008
Suzanne and Jennifer, My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I hope you both know and take comfort in the fact that your beloved mother is not sick or in pain anymore. She is free of the burden of her illness now. She got to know her two beautiful grandchildren and know the love of her friends and family. I am thinking of you.
Carla Trowbridge
August 5, 2008
Jennifer
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.
Love,
Carla
Vivienne Craft
August 5, 2008
I too worked with Barbara at Oyster Point Family practice, but I also had the priviledge of worshiping with her at Denbigh Church of God. She never waivered in her stand for Jesus and shared her faith with everyone she met. I am glad that I got to know her. My deepest sympathy to Jennifer, Suzanne and Ralph, and thank you all for sharing your beautiful and funny wife and mother with me.
She is no longer in pain and will never again shed another tear! She is dancing before her Father's Throne!
Elaine Burgess
August 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Barbara Wade
August 5, 2008
Tuesday,August 05,2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss my friend, Barbara, and I know I will see her again in God's mansion. We know now she is out of pain and suffering. May God bestow His blessings on Barbara's family and comfort them in this time of sorrow. Blessings and love, Barbara Wade of Hampton, VA
Kelly "Watson" Hussey
August 5, 2008
Heaven is a better place now that Barbara is there. Barbara and I worked together at Oyster Point Family Practice. That is how we met. Barbara never judged me during my younger, wild years. She was always there for me after I found Jesus, she lead me and answered questions for me. She lead me to the bible I now love and enjoy. I will miss her so much but I know she and I will be together again in the Kingdom of God. Barbara is no longer sick and she is dancing and singing with the angels now. She is right where she wants to be, with our Lord face to face! She is not only with God's son but she is seeing her own son. I know she was looking forward to meeting him. I'm so happy for her. I'm very sad for her daughters and her husband. I'm sad too for her grandchildren who will not remember her. They have a wonderful grandmother and I hope their mother's will keep her spirit alive. I hope that I can do for others as Barbara has done for me. Thank you for her Jesus. You made her as close to perfect as a person can be.
Russell & Sylvia Evenson
August 5, 2008
To the family of Barbara Lewis:
Our deepest expressions of love in your time of loss and sorrow for a wonderful mom, person and Child of The King. Barbara was such a witness of the faith she had in her Savior.
Our love and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.
Kathy Haggard
August 5, 2008
Take comfort in the knowledge that she is with her Lord and looking out for all those she loved. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Lake
August 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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