Zelma Lewis

Ms. Zelma Lewis, age 89 of Elberton, Georgia entered her eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Zelma Lewis, age 89 passed away peacefully in her home on November 26, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1934 to Eunice Tate and Gordon Dubose in Elberton, Georgia.

Zelma accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Tate’s Grove Baptist Church. Zelma was married to the late Hezekiah Lewis.

Zelma worked at Heardmont Nursing Home as a CNA until she retired. Zelma enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers, watching football and cooking.

Those who will miss her dearly but cherish her memories are three devoted daughters, Marilyn (Tony) Dempsey, Elberton, GA, Yvette Lewis–Staley, Lithonia, GA and Kelly Lewis, Elberton, GA; one loving son, Roderick Lewis, Elberton, GA; four grandchildren, Christy Lewis, Augusta, GA, Santana Lewis, Elberton, GA, Melvin Staley, Lithonia, GA and Naziyah Lewis, Hull, GA; she has three great grandchildren, Armonii Blu Davis, Elberton, GA, Rafael D. Davis, Jr., Elberton, GA and Camila Celine Staley, Douglasville, GA; two brothers-in-law, Raymond (Geneva) Lewis, Gainesville, GA and Tom Bell Lewis, Gainesville, GA; one sister-in-law, Elma Blackwell, Gainesville, GA; she also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish her memories.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 12:00 - 5:00pm, located at Mack's Funeral Home Elberton Chapel. 

Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 1:00pm, located at New Tate's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. 

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