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Lilly Lewis Obituary

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church for Lilly Mae Lewis, 73, who died April 29, 2014 at her home in Youngsville, LA. Services will be conducted by Father Jason Mouton. Interment will be in St. Anne Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Eddie J. Lewis, Sr. of Youngsville, LA; one son, Kenry James Lewis; one daughter, Karen Diane Lewis of Youngsville, LA; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ann Wiltz of Lafayette, LA; one daughter-in-law, Cynthia Lewis of Youngsville, LA; three sisters-in-law, Mary Boudreaux of Youngsville, LA, Marie Alfred of Beaumont, TX and Elnora Lewis of Beaumont, TX ; two special friends, Doris Lewis and Emma Lou Malveaux and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Eddie J. Lewis, Jr. and Wayne J. Lewis; her parents, Joseph N. Boudreaux and Ophelia Boudreaux; two sisters, Annabelle Aaron and Yola Boudreaux and two brothers, John W. Boudreaux and Wilton Boudreaux. Special thanks to her personal caregivers: Dorothy Jimmerson, Colondra August, Lisa Jones, Myra Fontnett, Gail Lindon, Robin Prewitt and Charlotte Benoit, St. Joseph Hospice, Dr. Milton Jolivette and his staff, Home Health 2000 and Lafayette General Rehabilitation Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Syrie Funeral Home from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and will continue at St. Anne Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Sign the guestbook online at www.syriefh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette, LA.

Published by The Advocate from May 1 to May 3, 2014.
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Karen, just wanted to let you know that Lilly Mae will be in my thoughts & prayers. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. She was truly a wonderful person & so kind.

Patsy Champagne
Retired from First South PCA

May 4, 2014

Eddie & Family - I was so sorry to hear of Lillie Mae's passing. I just found out today. Please know that you & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Patsy - formerly of First South PCA

May 4, 2014

To Cuzin Eddie and family.Yall have my deepest sympathy.

celeste st.julien

May 3, 2014

DEEPEST SYMPATHY WITH GOD LOVE, WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS TO MR.EDDIE LEWIS AND FLY.
DONALD AND MARY SIMON
YOUNGSVILLE,LA

May 3, 2014

Prayers to the Lewis Family.

David- Rose Bellard

May 3, 2014

MR. EDDIE LEWIS AND FAMILY WE ARE PRAYING FOR YA'LL IN THIS TIME. MAY GOD HELP AND STRENGTH THE FAMILY.
JOSEPH AND MARIE ELOW AND FLY.
YOUNGSVILLE ,LA

May 3, 2014

EDDIE LEWIS AND FAMILY, MAY THE LORD GIVE YOU STRENGTH DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND MAY LILLY REST IN PEACE WITH THE LORD.

MR. & MRS ROOSEVELT LEWIS

May 2, 2014

Mr. Eddie, Karen and family, praying for the Lord to help you through this difficult time. Mrs. Lilly was truly a lovely and kind lady. May she rest in peace. Tina Blanchard

May 2, 2014

Family of Mrs. Lilly Mae Lewis, Deepest sympathy for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers.

Phyllis Malveaux

May 2, 2014

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