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This website was created in the memory of our loved one, Cleo Lewis, who passed away on November 26, 2010, we will remember her forever. Please see the section titled "Her Life" for information on Cleo's Homegoing Service.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016
I got a message that today would have been your 90th birthday. Happy Birthday in Heaven Aunt Cleo!
December 13, 2010
December 13, 2010
YOU ARE MY ANGLE
WE MET
YOU TOOK ME UNDER YOUR WINGS
MY PROBLEMS BECAME MY COURAGE
YOU WHISPERED NO PAIN, NO GAIN
HARMONY FLEW WITH ME
YOUR COURAGE EASED MY PAIN
AS WE FLEW TO DISTANT PLACES
YOU WHISPERED I LOVE YOU
GOD LOVES YOU
IF YOU HAVE FAITH, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING

LOVE LEONA
December 9, 2010
December 9, 2010
I grew up seeing you as a loyal friend and mother to Alfie; and effectually as the only grandmother the kids and I knew. You made me fall in love with cooked cabbage :)  It'll never be the same but, we'll see you again, if we live right. Love you. Chika
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
Simply Redeemed by Brian Courtney Wilson
When I hear this song I think of you Aunt Cleo…
I am a Christian, do you know what that means?
It means I’m far from perfect but simply redeemed
I was bought with a purpose, purchased by love
It’s not a form of religion, but a gift from above..
Love ya Ilean Johnson, Elkridge, Maryland
December 4, 2010
December 4, 2010
Dear Grand mom Cleo you are loved and will be forever missed. I know that God has made you an ANGEL to watch over me. All My love
December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010
A piece to share pulled from the Bible of the late Rev. Carl W. LEWIS Sr.

“I AM”
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I WAS REGRETTING THE PAST AND FEARING THE FUTURE, SUDDENLY GOD WAS SPEAKING: 
"MY NAME IS I AM."

HE PAUSED, I WAITED AND GOD CONTINUED: "WHEN YOU LIVE IN THE PAST, WITH ITS MISTAKES AND REGRETS, IT IS HARD, I AM NOT THERE.
MY NAME IS NOT I WAS.

WHEN YOU LIVE IN THE FUTURE, WITH ITS PROBLEMS AND FEARS, IT IS HARD, I AM NOT THERE.
MY NAME IS NOT I WILL BE.

WHEN YOU LIVE IN THIS MOMENT, IT IS NOT HARD, I AM HERE. MY NAME IS
I AM."

Well before Aunt Cleo’s departure, she knew the meaning of the aforementioned very well. Aunt Cleo lived a very successful and fulfilling life, as she wasted no time on the small stuff - she knew her purpose early on and was able to bargain (The Law of Karma, Cause and Effect) for those she loved. Aunt Cleo devoted her entire life to her family and provided the best of care and spiritual wealth for her love ones.

SO NOW IT’S TIME TO ASK THE ULTIMATE QUESTION: WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU HERE FOR?

Preparation for the next life – Being included in God’s family is the highest honor and greatest privilege Aunt Cleo will ever receive.

We have work to do… search your heart… search your conscious… feel the rhythm of your soul and understand your purpose.

REV. CARL W. LEWIS SR. FAMILY
December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010
Aunt Cleo was a wonderful and loving aunt, an awesome prayer warrior and had a heart for the things of God. Even though she suffered many trials, she continued to rejoice and praise God (I Peter 4:16). On more than one occasion, she told me "if the good Lord comes and take me home today or tomorrow, I'm ready". Take your well-deserved rest. I love you & will miss our uplifting conversations. Bren
December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010
I never really had the chance to get to know my aunt Cleo.Although she sure knew me.Everytime I'd see her she would say my name like she was aunt Alice living right here in Philly.It always made me warm right up talking to her.
 I've learned a lesson from the passing of aunt Cleo.I'm taking a page out of your book aunt Cleo.You have inspired me to be more involved with my family.Rest in Peace!
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest...Matthew 11:28. Our beloved Aunt will live in our heart forever.
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Psalms 46:1) Rest in sweet peace Aunt Cleo. You will be in our hearts forever; from Robert, Joey, Michael, Carl, and Tony.
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
This is a diffcult time for the children and grandchildren of my Great Aunt Cleo. However you can draw comfort from 1 Cor. 15:26 "as the last enemy death is to be brought to nothing". Death is an enemy but we know soon that Jehovah and his son Jesus will bring an end to all sickness and death. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Cynthia Washington-Macon Georgia
December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore the former things have passed away Revelation 21:4 I loved my Aunt Cleo who was my mother's sister.
Emmie Jean Washington-Macon Georgia
November 30, 2010
November 30, 2010
You will be missed Aunt Cleo. You were a soldier and you fought til the end. You will be missed and we all love you.

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December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016
I got a message that today would have been your 90th birthday. Happy Birthday in Heaven Aunt Cleo!
December 13, 2010
December 13, 2010
YOU ARE MY ANGLE
WE MET
YOU TOOK ME UNDER YOUR WINGS
MY PROBLEMS BECAME MY COURAGE
YOU WHISPERED NO PAIN, NO GAIN
HARMONY FLEW WITH ME
YOUR COURAGE EASED MY PAIN
AS WE FLEW TO DISTANT PLACES
YOU WHISPERED I LOVE YOU
GOD LOVES YOU
IF YOU HAVE FAITH, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING

LOVE LEONA
December 9, 2010
December 9, 2010
I grew up seeing you as a loyal friend and mother to Alfie; and effectually as the only grandmother the kids and I knew. You made me fall in love with cooked cabbage :)  It'll never be the same but, we'll see you again, if we live right. Love you. Chika
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November 30, 2010

Cleo Wilburn-Lewis was sister to my father, the late Samuel (Junior) Wilburn.  My father passed when I was very young.  My grandmother Rosa (Cleo's mother) raised me in Cuthbert, Georgia.  Even though Aunt Cleo lived in New York during my childhood; I knew her very well.  I saw her every summer when she would come home to visit my grandmother and the rest of the family.  We always had a family renuion every year on the 4th of July which included all of my grandmother's children and their families.  During these times I had the pleasure of getting to know my Auntie very well.

We would have so much fun during this time with all of the cousins getting together.  I can say we all knew each other.  This was something that I looked forward to each year....seeing my family and enjoying spending time with my family.

Aunt Cleo was always a caring and warm person and she always showed me "love".  She always spoke a kind word to me; even when I did something that did not please her.  She helped my grandmother raise me, always to do whatever she could.  She helped me to become the person that I am today.  I am a mother of two and my children adored Aunt Cleo as well.  They both said "Aunt Cleo always showed me love." 

Throughout her extended illness, I never once heard Aunt Cleo complained...she continued to thank and praise God....my, my...what a woman of strength!  I will miss you Auntie.

I love you Aunt Cleo!.....your niece Dianne

My Granny Gumms

November 30, 2010

My Grandmother started to wear false teeth many years ago, and because of this I called her my Granny Gumms :) She would always laugh at me when I called her that and would tell me "Oh go witcha-self", my Granny almost always said that if you got her to laugh:) and her laughter is one of the things I will miss most. 

My Granny was always there for me, and her unwavering love and support helped me to stand strong through various storms in my life.  I don't know what I'm going to do without her, I didn't see her much but it was always a comfort just knowing she was there and that I was loved unconditionally...

For some moments in life there are no words, this is such a moment... I love you Granny Gumms and you will forever be missed, be loved, and be honored.

Your First Grandbaby Lovely

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