[In Memoriam] Vickie Paulette Lewis, 75

This obituary originally was published by Hudson Funeral Home:

Vickie P. Lewis passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18. She was 75. She was preceded in death by her father, Claiborne Ellis; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Ellis; her brother, Kenneth Ellis; and one nephew, Timothy Ellis Jr.

Lewis is survived by her husband of 57 years, Rodney Lewis; sons, Kevin Lewis (Holly) and Mark Lewis (Jaime); grandsons, Chase Summers, Cadan Lewis, Colin Lewis, and Chance Lewis; brothers, Timothy Ellis and Larry Ellis; brother-in-law, Wayne Lewis (Teresa); and sister-in-law, Pylliss Ellis. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Renee Kelly (Tim), Todd Lewis (Cathy), Cameron Lewis (Jessica), Matt Lewis (Mandy), Kenneth Ellis, Brian Ellis (Kristy), Stephanie Day (Tim), Jill Hertzog, and Robin Hertzog (Billy). Lewis leaves behind many lifelong friends who will miss her tremendously.

Lewis was born in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated from Southern High School. She retired from Kroger after over 30 years of service and then worked with the Durham County schools as a bus monitor for children with disabilities. After retiring from the school system, she obtained her CNA and worked at The Forest at Duke as a companion, assisting elderly clients with daily needs. Lewis was an eternal caregiver, treating each client as if they were her family.

A faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Durham, Lewis’s faith in God was evident in everything she did. Her grace for those experiencing difficult times was proof of her desire for everyone she knew to have a personal relationship with God.

Lewis was loved deeply by anyone who spent time with her. She was the kind of friend who would sit by your side offering support and love through any of life’s situations.

First and foremost, Lewis was a mom who was caring, supportive, and selfless when it came to her children. She always put their needs above her own. She was a devoted wife to Rodney and a superwoman who is irreplaceable.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Faith Baptist Church, located at 3321 Cheek Road, Durham, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honor to Faith Baptist Church.