Mother Rosa L. Lewis was born to the late Landers Lewis and Mary Lee Campbell on February 22, 1934. She attended
Portsmouth Public Schools and later furthered her education to become a CAN. Caring for people, especially the elderly,
was a passion of hers. She worked in nursing homes and later became a personal caregiver until retirement. Her legacy of
caring for others lives on through her granddaughters who now work in the nursing field.
Mother Lewis accepted Christ into her heart in 1970 and was filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. She continued
her walk with Him for over 50 years. She was a member of the Endtime United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic in Norfolk,
Virginia. She served faithfully under Pastor Emeritus E. Mable Wilson and Pastor Emeritus Joyce Washington. She held
positions as a church mother, prayer warrior, Sunday School always be remembered for her gift of encouragement through
greeting cards and personal phone calls. She remained active in ministry until her health began to decline. Mother Lewis
was shining example of humility and servitude. Her love was always felt through her deeds.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Evangelist Dorothea Holloman and one grandson, Vernon Jones, Jr. Mother Lewis leaves to cherish her memories a son, Vernon L. Jones, Sr. (Thelma) of Greenville, SC; daughter, Elder Melvina Huff (Monzella) of Norfolk, VA; nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Sharon Lassiter says
July 19, 2020 at 12:19 pmSister Melvina, I know mother’s passing was a hard thing to go through. But I promise you there are brighter days ahead. Mother was such a beautiful woman. You are as much of her reflection as you are your own. Know that she did not leave you alone but part of her will always be with you. Know that all you did for mother will not go unrewarded. Take time to relax and tell God thank you for the strength he gave you to do the job. It was a job well done. Now mother is resting. I love you Sis. Be encouraged and know you were a blessing, a help and strength to Mother Lewis. God keep you always.