Sadie Jo (Atchison) Lewis, 93, formerly of Sesser IL, went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM at St. James Manor in Crete, IL.
She was born September 14, 1923, Sesser, to Harve and Maggie Atchison. She married Donald Harland Lewis on July 27, 1941, and he preceded her in death.
She was saved and baptized in 1942, at the age of 19, at Horse Prairie Baptist Church in Sesser. Later, after moving her membership to First Baptist Church of Sesser, she rarely missed a service and served on several committees. She especially enjoyed her Sunday School class and the time spent in fellowship with her sisters in Christ. Her faithful presence at church was sorely missed since her move to Crete.
Her favorite pastime included spending time with family and friends, entertaining, cooking and baking. She was known by many as “the pie lady”. She was a devoted member of Beta Sigma Phi.
Sadie leaves behind many family members and friends who cherish the memories of their time spent with her.
She is survived by her son Gary L. Lewis and wife Diane of Broken Arrow, OK, her daughter Debbie Jasinski and husband Ed of Steger, IL, and seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends Lee and Mary Allen of San Diego, CA, who are like members of the family; and wonderful friends and neighbors for more than 30 years, Mark and Tammy Wells of Sesser.
She loved all of her grandchildren and especially enjoyed the summers her granddaughter Traci Cioe spent with her and Don.
Sadie loved and felt very close to her nieces and nephews. Glen was a special friend who kept her updated about church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; son Robert Don Lewis, sisters Freda, Beulah, Jewell, and Chesta; and brothers William, James, Kent, and Robert.
Funeral services for Sadie will be on Saturday March 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Sesser, with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Friday March 10, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will be at Horse Prairie Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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