Blanche Rawlings Daniel LEWIS

Blanche LEWIS Obituary

LEWIS, Mrs. Blanche Rawlings Daniel, 87, of Danieltown, Va., widow of Dudley Barksdale Lewis, passed from this life about 6 p.m. on October 24, 2009. She was born on September 25, 1922, and was married on March 15, 1940. She graduated valedictorian of her class at Danieltown High School in 1939. She is survived by three children, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; Dudley Barksdale Lewis Jr. and his wife, Sharon Kaye Allender Lewis, their children, Rev. Deborah Ellen Lewis and her husband, Roger Woodson Sherman, and David Brian Lewis and his wife, Amy Lynn Koeppen Lewis; Patricia Ann Lewis, her son, Robert Lee Chatlin and his son, Randall Lee Turner; Dale Daniel Lewis and his wife, Kathryn Ann Lewis, their children, Danielle Madison Lewis and son, Roland Alexander Wicker, and Margaret Kathryn Lewis and her daughter, Kathryn Lucia McDaniels. She was predeceased by one grandchild, Richard Lewis Chatlin, son of Patricia Lewis; and one great-grandchild, Julia Ryan Wicker, daughter of Danielle Lewis. She is also survived by her sister, Caroline Daniel Stembridge of Danieltown; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Lewis was a lifelong member of Rocky Run United Methodist Church, near Danieltown, and was very active in the Rocky Run-Lebanon United Methodist women. She will be missed by all who knew her and experienced her warmth, kindness and unconditional love. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, in the Rocky Run Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, Va. 23223-4999.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Blanche LEWIS

5 Entries

October 31, 2009

I am blessed that Aunt Blanche was an integral part of my life and will always cherish the memories of our times together. My thoughts and prayers are with her children and their families. Dianne Daniel White

Carolyn Daniel Clary

October 30, 2009

I will miss my Aunt Blanche, she was a wonderful woman. She is one you just know made it to heaven. I know she is happy to see her family and most of all Jesus and God...I love you Aunt Blanche...and please try to put in a few good words in for me up there!
Love, Carolyn Ann

David Dean Daniel

October 28, 2009

Today was a tough day for me, I wanted so bad to have the strength to stand and say what I am about to say on this pc. I have not been to many of my kin folks funerals, because after my dad died it seemed to be the last straw. To see him in a casket almost killed me and it did in many ways, I apoligize for not being there for all the people I love during their time of grief. I was selfish, and always wanted to remember who died, by the last time I saw them, not in a casket, I broke out in a sweat today when I saw it was an open casket with Aunt Blanche in it. I am so glad I was able to see her just a few weeks ago with my son with me, David (Mikey) Daniel. She seemed to be full of health and so glad to us. To me she was always going to be here, and started telling Dean stories to Trisha and us. It was fun and we laughed alot as I told her how much she looked like Papa Bob, and today Claudie is his twin. It was a beautiful ceremony, and the truth be known I probably would not have been there if I had not been asked to be a pallbearer. As I said I had rather remember the last time I see my loved ones is when they are doing good, but on the other hand, I will do anything I can to help out any of my family and friends, whenever asked, from now on. I hope all that I have let down will forgive me as I forgive all. As I told Aunt Blanche "Lord all I want for me is, what YOU want me to have nothing more and nothing less. She agreed with me and tonight I know where she is , celebrating with all her family. I will miss Aunt Blanche, but will see her soon as The lord has told me so. To all my family and friends I love you and I am sorry.
David Dean Daniel

Beth Lewis

October 28, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Blanche was such a wonderful, sweet woman, and well-loved by all who knew her. God Bless you all during the weeks and months to come.

October 26, 2009

My family and I surely want to extend our sincere sympathy to every member of Blanche's family. She has always been an inspiration to all who knew her. Blanche's family and mine were dedicated members of Rocky Run Church, but it was on "Mr. Bob's" school bus that I as a little girl first experienced Blanche's special kindness to younger students. Throughout my childhood and my adult life I have recalled many examples of her kindness, but now what I want to share with you is the picture a beautiful high school senior coming toward the school bus from her home as snow had begun to fall! I , as a first grader, saw Blanche that morning as a beauty queen with her dark curls faked with snow!
Love,
Betty Hammack Crockett

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