Helen Lewis

March 13, 1931 - March 8, 2022

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Helen Lewis, 90, passed away at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 8, 2022.

Born in Lyman, Spartanburg County, SC, on March 13, 1931. Helen was the daughter of Elbert Garland Leopard and Geneva Brown Leopard.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband J. Carlos Lewis in 2001. Surviving are her three children: her daughter, Cathy Nunnery (Ken) Fort Mill, SC; her son John C. Lewis, Jr. (Patricia) Easley, SC; daughter Carla Woodell (Rick) Perrysburg, OH; two grandchildren, Dr. Elizabeth Pavlisko (Joe); Dr. Chris Nunnery and two great grandchildren, Joseph and Catherine Pavlisko; her sister, Mildred Patrick of Augusta, GA; her brother, Charles Leopard of Lancaster, SC.

She was a member of Fort Mill First Baptist Church and previous member of Berea First Baptist Church and Washington Avenue Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. Helen graduated from North Greenville Junior College in 1951 with a degree in music and taught piano lessons at her home in Greenville for many years. Helen enjoyed gardening, sewing and genealogy. She also enjoyed learning new things and impressed family and friends with her computer skills well into her 80’s. Helen and Carlos were fortunate to travel extensively. After visiting 25 countries, the most memorable one for her was the Holy Land trip.

At the family’s request, a private graveside service will be held at Praters Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Six Mile in SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cline School of Music, North Greenville University, P.O. Box 1892, Tigerville, SC 29688.

The family would like to thank the staff at White Oak Manor in Lancaster for their excellent nursing care and compassion. They would also like to extend a special thank you to Helen’s home caregivers, Alberta Peoples and her daughter, Delanda Pearson, for their love and devotion, keeping her at home as long as possible.

Helen Lewis, 90, passed away at White Oak Manor in Lancaster, South Carolina on March 8, 2022. Born in Lyman, Spartanburg County, SC, on March 13, 1931. Helen was the daughter of Elbert Garland Leopard and Geneva Brown Leopard. Helen was preceded in death by her husband J. Carlos Lewis in 2001. Surviving are herContinue Reading

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I am so sad to hear that Helen has left us on this journey even though I am sure she is happy to be with our Savior, family and friends. I have many precious memories of Helen. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Praying you feel mightily the presence and peace of God. Both of your parents touched my life in the very best way, and I am so thankful to have had the privilege of knowing them.

My sweet friend’s mother, my church teacher and the lady whose piano lessons taught me to read music, a gift that I enjoy to this day. Today is my birthday and it always brought her to mind as I knew her birthday was the day after mine. Thank you for your beauty, grace and sharing all your days. You certainly had a permanent impact on my life! You will be missed.

Thanks to her family for allowing us to care for her. She was such a sweetheart and will be missed by all of us at WOM. Prayers for strength for her family in the coming days.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.