Mrs. Mattie Oliver Lewis

Mrs. Mattie Oliver Lewis age 94, of West Jefferson, died on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Lewis was born on August 24, 1920 in Creston, to Sherman and Donia Lewis Oliver. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Lennie Lewis, two sons, Robert S. Lewis and Dennis Russell Lewis, brother, Robert Sherman Oliver, two sisters, Torence Rash and Ruth Trivette. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church. She loved her flowers, gardening, and reading. She was known for her giving and caring nature.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Kevin York and Rev. Ken Morris. Burial will follow in Jefferson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, June 8, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lewis is survived by: Daughter, Martha Lewis Williams and husband Charles M. "Chuck" of West Jefferson, grandson, Randy Lewis of West Jefferson, two great-grandchildren, Kelton Lewis and Colby Lewis, two daughters in-law, Rosemary Lewis of Morristown, TN and Mary Trivette of West Jefferson, her caregivers, Barbara Bumgarner and special niece, Glenda Rash. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to, Friendly Grove Baptist Church, 444 Buck Mountain Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or Three Top Baptist Church, c/o Donna Lewis, PO Box 330, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Lewis' arrangements.

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