Celebrating the life of
Oretta Johnson Lewis
September 30, 1927 - February 17, 2011
Oretta Johnson Lewis
Pt. Wentworth - Mrs. Oretta Johnson Lewis, age 83, of 206 Cantrye St., Pt. Wentworth, GA, went home to be with The Lord, Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Shadowmoss Plantation, Savannah, GA.
She was born in Savannah, September 30, 1927, a daughter of the late Olin Henry Johnson and Zettie Crosby Johnson and spent all of her life in Chatham County. Prior to retirement, she was Credit Manager for The Diana Shops in Westside Shopping Center. Mrs. Lewis was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Pt. Wentworth. On Oct. 11, 1952, she married August Lewis, who preceded her in death, July 1, 2004. She was also preceded in death by her father, April 1969 and mother, August 1974, who are buried at Red Hill Primitive Baptist Church cemetery and by a sister, Mae Stewart.
Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, Madelynn Huggins Ogden and Jerome, Garden City, GA and Nita Lewis Hardin and Randy, Rome, GA; one brother, C. Freddie Johnson, Savananah; grandchildren, Joshua Ogden, Joel Ogden, Jacqueline Hardin Dotson, and Jonathan Hardin; great-grandchildren, Rhesa Dotson, Rheanna Dotson, Thomas Sanders Dotson and Sarah Kay Dotson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 18, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with Senior Pastor, Rev. John D. Ashworth of First Baptist Church of Pt. Wentworth and a grandson-in-law, Rev. Chris Dotson, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Eastman, GA officiating.
Interment will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Pt. Wentworth First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 4066, Pt. Wentworth, GA 31407.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel and Parnick Jennings, Sr.'s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, Rome, GA.
Madelyn and Nita, I don't know if you remember me or not..we were backyard neighbors growing up in Pt. Wentworth. I still treasure those childhood memories. So sorry to read about your mother's passing...I know it is difficult because I lost my Mama in 2009, and the loss is still very fresh. Daddy died in 2006. We just have to rely on God's strength to get us through these difficult times, and He will certainly help us with this. Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you....let me hear from you. It would be nice to talk again. Sincerely, Sandra Z. Moore
- Sandra Zipperer Moore, Springfield, GA
Nita, I do not know if you remember me, but I remember you...you may not know it, but your mother was one of my first cousins...I am so sorry for your loss, and I know you will miss her...Your families are in our prayers, God Bless.
- Sandi McGraw-Correia, Hollywood, FL
Madelyn and Nita, I don't know if you remember me or not..we were backyard neighbors growing up in Pt. Wentworth. I still treasure those childhood memories. So sorry to read about your mother's passing...I know it is difficult because I lost my Mama in 2009, and the loss is still very fresh. Daddy died in 2006. We just have to rely on God's strength to get us through these difficult times, and He will certainly help us with this. Just wanted you to know I am thinking of you....let me hear from you. It would be nice to talk again. Sincerely, Sandra Z. Moore
- Sandra Zipperer Moore, Springfield, GA
Nita, I do not know if you remember me, but I remember you...you may not know it, but your mother was one of my first cousins...I am so sorry for your loss, and I know you will miss her...Your families are in our prayers, God Bless.
- Sandi McGraw-Correia, Hollywood, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
