Jun 4, 2021

Linda Carol Lewis, 81, of Clarksville, and Brewton, Ala., died Monday, May 31, 2021, in McMillan Memorial Hospital, Brewton.

Linda was born February 10, 1940, in Marianna, a daughter of the late Henry and Edna L. Kisner Howes.

On July 6, 1963, Linda married Pastor James D. Lewis Sr., who died May 7, 2021. Also deceased are her siblings, Donald Lee Howes and spouse Mary Ellen, James Dale Howes and spouse Barbara, and Sandra Kay McDaniel and spouse Perry.

Linda is survived by her five devoted children, James D. Lewis Jr. (Diana) of Arkansas, Linda Lucille Lawry (James) of Brewton, Jeffrey L. Lewis (Sharon) of Clarksville, Timothy A. Lewis (Susan) of Millsboro, and Christine Fisher (James) of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are in-laws George R. Lewis, Judith Ann Lightner, Dorothy Lewis, Kathy Conley (Butch) and Mary Anne Lewis.

Linda was a woman of abiding faith. She helped her late husband in his ministry for many years. Linda was a member of the Fordyce Methodist Church, the Methodist Women, and sang with Jim in the “Gospelaires.” They both loved square dancing.

She worked as a cook at McDaniel’s Personal Care Home, Clarksville, after the kids grew up. Linda was a little lady with a big heart that led a full, rich life.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 4, and from 11 a.m. until the noon hour of service Saturday, June 5, with Pastor Tim Tanner officiating, in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home Inc., 204 Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, PA 15320, (724)966-5100.

Interment will follow in Horne Cemetery, Marianna.