Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, November 29, 1993 TAG: 9311290231
SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C-2 EDITION: METRO
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DATELINE: CLIFTON FORGE LENGTH: Medium
OBIT LEWIS, MATTIE DOUGLAS
LEWIS, Mattie Douglas, 97, formerly of Clifton Forge, died Saturday,
November 27, 1993, in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Lexington. A daughter
of the late Mr. Charles and Mrs. Alice Wright Douglas, she was born December
21, 1895, in Highland County. She attended the public school there and became
a member of the Methodist Faith. The family moved to Millboro where she lived
for a number of years. She later moved to Clifton Forge where she was an
employee of the former Hotel Jefferson and of the late Dr. R. L. Claterbaugh
Sr. She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene and a daughter, Ruth. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Marie N. Henry of Alexandria; a son, J. B. Lewis Jr. and
a loving, caring, daughter-in-law, Mary C. Lewis, both of Lexington; a stepson
and stepdaughter-in-law, Howard L. and Elmira T. Lewis of Clifton Forge; a
foster son and daughter-in-law, Elbert B. and Joanne Lewis of Central Islip,
N.Y.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Eva L. Smith of Harrisonburg; 13 grandchildren; 30
plus great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nancy
Douglas Brown of Millboro; a caring friend, Mrs. Samantha Poindexter of
Lexington; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Friends may call at
the Lewis Funeral Home on Monday evening from 7 until 8:30. Family members are
requested to gather at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. A graveside
service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery, Lexington on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
with the Rev. J. Dennis Rose officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests memorial donations be made to their local Meals on Wheels Program.
Arrangements are being handled by the J. B. Lewis Funeral Service, Lexington.
by CNB