Obituary

Ella Rose Peters Lewis

June 21, 1954 - January 1, 2025

In as much as it pleased the Almighty God to call Ella Lewis, His faithful servant, to her eternal rest, let us reflect. The 1st day of January in each year is known as New Year's Day. This 2025 New Year came in with life all around and God allowed us to wake up to see the 2025 year in, but after 1:00pm for Ella Rose Lewis the day began to change. For Ella, that appointed time and hour of earthly life became no more and she had to give up the opportunities for another chance in her life, she had to let go of the resolutions she made, no need to check the calendar notations for appointment reminders, and that long list on her two thousand and twenty-five to-do list, not needed for this final trip. She answered the call.

Sister Ella Rose was tired and prepared to bow, for the curtain call on the last chapter in her book of life. It had been documented daily since 1954, and the final sentence had been entered. The book was now closed and sealed. Her full name was engraved on the front cover of her book of life, the date of birth had been engraved when she was born. The imprint was faded due to normal wear and tear. The date January first was entered with a fresh engraving and under the date was engraved FINISHED, END OF DUTY. It was all over and the end of her earthly life as we knew it was no more. Her being at that moment then became very precious memories for us. Well done Ella Rose Peters Lewis; well done.

On that last day of life, death came quietly upon her and escorted her spirit to a place that is free from sickness, grief, sorrow and pain. She departed this earthly life at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana. Sister Lewis' cancer struggles came to an end. She lived 70 fulfilling years, 6 months, and 11 days preparing for a once in a lifetime trip to the other side. At the appointed time of one thirty, God gave Ella Rose Lewis a brand-new life.

Ella Rose Peters Lewis' earthly life began as a beautiful baby girl, a very devoted wife, a loving mother, a proud grandmother, a caring and giving aunt and an awesome longtime friend. She was born in Bogalusa, LA on June 21,1954, to the late Elouise Peters Lott and the late 0. V. Robinson.

Ella Rose attended Bogalusa High School and earned her high school diploma in May 1972. Upon graduation she attended Sullivan Vocational Technical Institute in Bogalusa, LA, where she completed her course of study as a Clerk Typist in May 1974.

Sister Ella joined in holy matrimony with the late Brother Richard Dean Lewis on June 30, 1972. To this union three children were born: Christopher, LaDeano, and Richelda. Sister Ella Rose often teased about all three of her children looked exactly like "Richard Lewis". She was a devoted wife to Brother Lewis for 41 years. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2013.

After she got married, Ella Rose united with New Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. A. L. Owens. She remained an active and faithful member of the New Zion church family under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Linza Rae Cotton until she began to face health challenges. Sister Ella Rose was an active member of the junior women mission auxiliary, and the senior choir. She had a very beautiful alto voice and would shyly grace the New Zion family with her talent by leading a few songs.

She was always on call on kitchen duty. She was willing to do whatever she could do to help and she would prepare whatever was requested, but her specialty was her delicious potato salad. When she could no longer come to church, she would call in to listen to worship service every Sunday and on Wednesday, mid-week service conference call.

Sister Lewis was known all over Washington Parish. Every job she had was a job servicing people. She enjoyed helping others. She was a people person, and she enjoyed her work. She was also a great seamstress and did not mind helping those who needed someone to work miracles. It was a delight just knowing and loving her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dean Lewis; her parents, Elouise Peters Lott and 0. V. Robinson; maternal grandparents, Leana Peters Lott and Eddie Hue Lott; paternal grandparents, Willie Robinson and Florence Wilson Robinson; four sisters, Christine Marie Weary, Carolyn Johnson, Elvie Anderson Sampson, Rebecca Robinson; one brother, John Wesley Peters; three nephews, Loneall Lott, Willie Exzell Sampson, Dennis Ray Sampson; brothers­in-law, Luther Earl Lewis, Alcus Pittman, John Toney; Sisters-in-law, Lela Mae Ratliff, Loretta (Alcus) Pittman; Godmother, Vera Ward; her dear friends, Lillie Jean Sartin Nichols, Lindoris Robinson Bickham, Angela Peters Wilson, and Emma Pack Whaley.

Sister Lewis leaves to cherish her most precious memories to her three loving children, Christopher and LaDeano Lewis both of Varnado, and Richelda Lewis Mosby of Bogalusa, LA; three precious grandchildren, Milan Mosby, Mylah Mosby and Aiden Lewis all of Bogalusa, LA; one sister, Rebecca Robinson; nine nieces, Diane (Carlos, Sr.) Corchado, Annie (Cornell) Baines, Louis Marie (David) Williams, Edgie Lee (Marcus) Liggins, Roda F. Brumfield, Glenda Williams, Gwynderlyn Sampson Smith, Debra Sampson, Carolyn Sartin Mayfield; five nephews, Darenell (Stephanie) Weary, Mose Weary, Jr., Tommy Lott, Dennis Ray Sampson, Jackie (Carolyn) Mayfield; six sisters-in-law, Pearlie Mae Taylor, Ida Nell Weary, Dorothy Jean Porter, Joyce Peters, Betty Jean Toney, and Barbara Roberts; three brothers-in-law, Talage Ratliff, Oscar Taylor, Clenives Lewis, Sr.; her God brother, Keith Ward, her longtime friends, Shelia Henry Bullard, DeElla Magee, Peggy Pack, Tresslar Moore Lewis, Janice Sartin Cooley, Fannie Keys Magee, Evelyn Moss, Irene Henry, Beverly Magee Kelly, Anita Cyrus Morris; her "One Call That's All. .. " to get to and get for, Chris, Deana, and Coco- Tanika Keys Roberts and Tiffany Owens; her caring neighbor, Karen Annette Thomas & her sons; her church family, her parish wide community, a host of great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.

A drive through viewing will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 3:00PM – 6:00PM at Crain and Sons Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00AM at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Linza Ray Cotton – Pastor Officiating. Interment – Rev. B.B. Moses Memorial Park. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa are in charge of arrangements.