Edith Eloise Gupton Lewis,88, a longtime resident of Granville County passed away Monday, March 10, 2014 at her home.
A native of Franklin County, the daughter of the late David Thomas and Laura Bertha BurnetteGupton. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Butner and retired as an admitting officer at John Umstead after thirty-one years of service. After retiring she enjoyed traveling,cooking, bowling and spending time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed her church activities at First Baptist Church where she was known for her wonderful carrot cakes and chicken casserole. She also enjoyed taking the tape ministries for twenty-seven years.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Butner by Rev. Charlie Bryan and Rev. Lennie Rogers. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens in Creedmoor.
Surviving are two daughters, Sylvia Lewis Uhrin(Richard) of Rocky Mount, Faye Lewis Hamlett(John) of Frederick, Maryland, a sister, Geraldine G. Roberson (Jack) of Spring Hill,Fla., two granddaughters, Cheryl H. Riley of Alexandria,Va., Teri H. Brouillard of La Jolla, Cal., two great granddaughters, Taylor and Madison Brouillard and a greatgreat grandson, Cole Devilbiss. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, John T. Lewis and a brother, David T. Gupton Jr.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Butner , P.O. Box 44, Butner, NC 27509.
Visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 PM Friday, March 14, 2014 in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center and at other times at the home.
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Mrs. Lewis knew how much we loved and admired her. She became a part of our family from the day we met her and shared her life through our dear Sylvia and Richard! There is no doubt that she touched many lives in a positive way, I know she taught me a lot and I hold special memories of our time together. Mrs. Lewis lives on in Sylvia and Faye! We were so fortunate to have shared part of her life! We love you Mrs. Lewis! Happy birthday!
Love you Sylvia! You are your mother’s daughter! A blessing to us, just like your mom!
Helen and Ron
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Steve and Carroll
Helen and Ron