Mrs Vernell Bolden Lewis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A Celebration of Life “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought agood fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is a crown of righteousness…” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Vernell Bolden Lewis, the daughter of the late Edward, Sr., and Rosa Mae Bolden was born on January 13, 1952 . God in his almighty power, who is too wise to make a mistake and too just to do wrong, saw fit on Friday morning, May 22, 2015 at Providence Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina to send his angels to escortVernellinto his heavenly kingdom. “We do not weep as those with no hope, but as those who stand on God’s promises to grant us wisdom, understanding and strength to bear our sorrow” Vernellwas a life long member of High Hills AME Church where she served faithfully as a Steward, A member of Church School Class #3, A member of the financial department and Assistant Leader of Class #10. She was a dedicated servant of God.Vernellaccomplished many things and touched many lives. Her memory will forever stay in our hearts. Vernellwas a 1971 graduate of Hillcrest High School, she also attended Palmer Business College and received a degree in Business Administration.Vernellwas employed with Tuomey Health Care Systems and retired after forty years of service in 2013. She was currently employed with Sumter Family Health Center for many years. She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her homegoing her husband of thirty-one years Wilbur Lewis; two sons, Shawn Dayne (Sonya) Bolden and J Christopher Lewis; one step-son Quincy (Khalilah) Powell; Four Grandchildren, Shawn, Jr., Dedrick, Dayvon Bolden and Connor Sorrell-Bolden; one step-grandson, Quincy, Jr.; one sister, Ruth (Lawrence) Dinkins and one brother, Edward (Patricia) Bolden; six aunts, Amelia Dawson, Ethel Lee (Richard) Gavin, Bertha Lee Austin, Mazie Nettles, Martha Choice and Francena Boykin; two uncles, Charlie (Shelia) Choice and Willie English; one sister-in-law, Wilma Dorothy McLeod; and her Godmother, Geneva Angevine, She was preceded in death by her parents; an aunt, Helen Wily who raised her after the passing of her parents, two sisters, Jeanette Bolden Duvall and Mary Ann Bolden. A host of other relatives, nieces, nephews and caring friends.

Mrs Vernell Bolden Lewis

January 13, 1952 - May 22, 2015

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Mrs Vernell Bolden Lewis

January 13, 1952 - May 22, 2015

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