Lula (Johnson) Lewis, was born July 26, 1890, the daughter of F. G. S. and Elvira Johnson. She met her future husband, Edgar, when they played the roles of bride and groom in a school play. Many years passed, and the romance blossomed into reality on October 17, 1909. Edgar and Lula had a long, useful and happy marriage during which they celebrated sixty-three wedding anniversaries. The Golden and Sixtieth anniversaries were celebrated at the Red Bank United Methodist Church where Brother Lewis is in his fourteenth year as Minister of Visitation.
It was fantastic to hear Mrs. Lewis reminisce about her experiences in those early twentieth century parsonages -the appliances consisting of coal burners, which so often would not draw until Edgar "cleaned them out." Fireplaces, corn shuck mattresses, "poundings," and a saddle horse for transportation were other conveniences. But her philosophy was to accept, be thankful, and never to complain, which she did in her daily living.
Mrs. Lewis' life was an inspiration to everyone it touched. In her later years, when her activities were slower (due to a heart condition), she still possessed a courage and vital faith in her Savior, whom she accepted at the age of eleven, which surmounted all dark days, grief, and disappointments. She was an active and contributing member of the Red Bank United Methodist Church, the Women's Society of Christian Service, the Philomathean Class, and the Young at Heart, until her Lord called her home on January 4, 1973, while sitting in the living room of her home in Chattanooga.
Four sons were born to this devoted couple, one of which lived only five months. Surviving their mother are: Francis Willard and James Ralph of Knoxville; and Charles Robert of Chatsworth, Georgia. There are also eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild surviving.
The memorial service was held at the Red Bank United Methodist Church on January 6, 1973, with her pastor, Rev. James A. Smalling, and the Reverends Paul E. Smith, Jr. and R. Kyle Tomlinson, Chattanooga District Superintendent, officiating jointly. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Tennessee.
Submitted By: Beulah C. Pennington – Holston Conference Journal – 1973 – Page: 224
Lula (Johnson) Lewis, was born July 26, 1890, the daughter of F. G. S. and Elvira Johnson. She met her future husband, Edgar, when they played the roles of bride and groom in a school play. Many years passed, and the romance blossomed into reality on October 17, 1909. Edgar and Lula had a long, useful and happy marriage during which they celebrated sixty-three wedding anniversaries. The Golden and Sixtieth anniversaries were celebrated at the Red Bank United Methodist Church where Brother Lewis is in his fourteenth year as Minister of Visitation.
It was fantastic to hear Mrs. Lewis reminisce about her experiences in those early twentieth century parsonages -the appliances consisting of coal burners, which so often would not draw until Edgar "cleaned them out." Fireplaces, corn shuck mattresses, "poundings," and a saddle horse for transportation were other conveniences. But her philosophy was to accept, be thankful, and never to complain, which she did in her daily living.
Mrs. Lewis' life was an inspiration to everyone it touched. In her later years, when her activities were slower (due to a heart condition), she still possessed a courage and vital faith in her Savior, whom she accepted at the age of eleven, which surmounted all dark days, grief, and disappointments. She was an active and contributing member of the Red Bank United Methodist Church, the Women's Society of Christian Service, the Philomathean Class, and the Young at Heart, until her Lord called her home on January 4, 1973, while sitting in the living room of her home in Chattanooga.
Four sons were born to this devoted couple, one of which lived only five months. Surviving their mother are: Francis Willard and James Ralph of Knoxville; and Charles Robert of Chatsworth, Georgia. There are also eight grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild surviving.
The memorial service was held at the Red Bank United Methodist Church on January 6, 1973, with her pastor, Rev. James A. Smalling, and the Reverends Paul E. Smith, Jr. and R. Kyle Tomlinson, Chattanooga District Superintendent, officiating jointly. Interment was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Tennessee.
Submitted By: Beulah C. Pennington – Holston Conference Journal – 1973 – Page: 224
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