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Obituary For Sara L Lewis

Sara L Lewis 87, Passed on Monday, January 22, 2024. Graveside Service will held 12:00 Noon on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Elmwood Cemetery Chapel, 824 S Dudley St. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 S Parkway W, 901-948-7755

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Old my god you talking about a powerful person she was always straight to the point I was saddened when I heard she had passed away I will always will remember that look when you and Mr sander would put those head together and it was going to work but I thank you for your support that you gave me rest in peace Mrs Sara Lewis see you on the other side Vera Alexander

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I will have forever value Mrs Lewis. I spent countless hours with Mrs.Lewis and the State Representative Barbara Cooper in meetings and on the phone.Those meetings were like being in college. They were filled with knowledge and experience. I am going to miss her.I know that Mrs. Lewis is now walking on the streets paved with gold. Johnnie Mosley Founding Chairman, Citizens For Better Service

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Sara was one of a kind. We will miss you.

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Great woman met her years ago in my 20,s was just herself at all time 30 yrs later I still say she was an advocate for educating Memphis children and their well being RIH MRS LEWIS

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I was in Ms.Lewis's room in the sixth grade at Georgia Avenue Elementary, back in the early 70's, she was not my teacher long because she left for a principal position, but for the little she was my teacher she was the best. I have seen her out from time to time, and I would always thank her for being a very good and caring teacher. Sorry for your loss. Rita D. Rogers

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Love. Always in our hearts. The Robinson-Feagin family

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I will always have the highest respect and Love for Mrs Lewis. She was an Excellent Educator. She was very wise during the Focus Instructional Program for MCS I was the Focused Teacher and she was in my corner all the way She will be missed Claudean Clariette Retired Teacher

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Mrs.Lewis was my principal at Lauderdale Elementary. She loved us just like we were her children. I can count the times, she spanked me with her paddle Mr. Green Jeans. After her paddling, she was going to talk to you and tell you how much she loved you. Later on in life, I asked her to be on my board of directors for an non profit I was starting and she gladly accepted. After I had to discontinue my organization because I was sick, she told me to never give up on my dreams and to continue to work hard. Mrs. Lewis thank you for being a Mother figure to all of your students at Lauderdale. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. God has an Advocate Angel in Heaven. You will be missed by the many Lauderdale Elementary Students and the countless other people whose lives you touched. Rest In Peace Principal Lewis

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Take your rest Mrs Sara Lewis. Your work here is finished. You did your best.

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My sympathy and prayers with the family. I had the pleasure of meeting auntie Sara Lee and am very grateful to have done so. What an iconic woman. God bless the Lewis family

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To God be the Glory for the life of Ms. Sara L. Lewis. Peace, comfort, and peace for you her family.

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Rest in peace !!

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So very sorry about the demise of Mrs. Lewis !! Rest in eternal peace !! 🙏🙏🌷🌷🌹

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So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Lewis ! May she rest in eternal peace !! 🙏🙏🌷🌷🌹🌹

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I'm sending my condolences to the family of Ms Lewis.

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Sara taught me HOW to teach in 1974-75 and 76. She knew so much, cared so much for both her teachers and her students and their families. From an outsider's viewpoint (native Floridian and back here now) who spent many years in Memphis and teaching in its schools, I think that your Sara was a driving force in building a large middle class in Memphis over the last 40+ years. She saw very clearly what needed to be done and did it with all her might. She was a treasure to her city and state, and I am so grateful to have known her and benefitted from her encouragement and assistance I am devastated at her loss.

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Sorry to hear about Ms Lewis passing.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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