Obituary

Helen Henry Lewis

August 21, 1932 - July 9, 2024

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7

Sister Helen Henry Lewis was born August 21, 1932 to the late Mrs. Harriet Mondy Henry and Mr. Otis Henry. She departed this life and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 91.

Sister Lewis accepted Christ at an early age the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Varnado, LA under the leadership of the late Rev. B.B. Moses. She continued her membership under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Alfonso Nelson and presently under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Byron Muse. She was a faithful and dedicated member of her Sunday  School Class, attended worship weekly, and served faithfully on the Usher Board for many years until her health failed. She loved God and her family. She gave so much of herself to this community and all who came in contact with her. She received the Certificate of Appreciation Concern Citizens Award for her dedicated church and community service. She was employed with Rest Haven Nursing Home until she was left disabled from a tragic car accident.

She leaves to cherish her memories two sons, Joe Edward (Alva) Lewis, Sr. of Bogalusa, LA; Elgrie (Loletia) Lewis of Angie, LA; one daughter Carolyn Devonnie (Cedric) Banks of Missouri City Tx; 12 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 17 great great grandchildren; six special grandchildren, Donald "Ro" (Nicole) Lewis, Sr. Joe Edward Jeanneth) Lewis, Jr., Latoya Jefferson, Scottland (LaKendra) Lewis, Toni Moses, Nikara Taylor Lewis; Five special nieces, Doretha (Anthony) Monix, Marilyn (Johnny) Hayes, Jervonne (Shabaka) Williams, Lori (Hanif) Covington, Glenda (Rudolph) Gabriel; six special nephews, Raymond (Irene) Henry, Sr., Rev. Dr, Linza (Karen) Cotton, Jackie Robinson, Welton (Lisa) Henry, Elder Donald (Cara) Henry, Ethon Henry; three special daughters, Cassandra Lewis, Gwendolyn Lewis, Janet Morris Buckley; two special Godchildren, Ronald (Tamara) Lewis, Shaliza McKinley; two sister-in-laws, Maebell Harrington, Clarissa Jefferson; one brother-in-law, Chester (Gwen) Lewis; seven special cousins, Lois (Ven) Watterson, Barbara J. Pierce, Lavon Jackson, Kara J. Wesley, Mildred Jackson, Mitchell Jackson, Lisa Veasey, one special devoted caregiver, Denise James and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Curtis Owens; husband Lonnie Lewis; adopted parents/ aunt, Ethel Harry Sheppard, Eddie D. Harry; two sons, Ronald and Donald Lewis; one daughter, Janice Lewis; two grandchildren, Keybian "Fat Cat" Lewis and Davonda Lewis; three sisters, Grace Forrest, Merlean Holden, Emma Marie Peters; one adopted sister/cousin, Dr. A. Lois Harry, three brothers, Rev. Otis E. Henry, Orchel Peters, Ray Stevenson Owens, one special sister-in-law Minnie Lewis.

A Family Gathering will be at Cook Richmond Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on July 19, 2024. The Funeral Service will be at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Angie, Louisiana at 11:00 AM on July, 2024.