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Bessie Lee Lewis

July 16, 1958 — March 25, 2025

Richmond

Mrs. Bessie Lewis, age 66, of Richmond, departed this life on March 25, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michel M. Lewis; and one daughter, Deniqua M. Lewis. She is survived by one daughter, Domineeka Wilhoit (Carlos); one son, Michael L. Lewis; three grandchildren, Ta'Quoria Carney, Melanie Lewis and Sir Wilhoit; one sister Mozelle Floyd; four brothers, Ronald, William, Warren and Kevin Smyre; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue, where Mrs. Lewis can be viewed on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 10am to 8pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 3,2025 at 1pm at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 1902 Rosewood Avenue, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral time. Rev. Carl Hamiel(pastor). Rev. Micah Jackson(eulogy). Interment, Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to please assemble at the church at 12:45pm on Thursday.

Online condolences are available at www.jenkinsjr.com.

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