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Mrs. Mae Helen Lewis, 93, of Beckley died May 6, 2022.

Born January 23, 1929 in Lynch, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Howard and Johnnie Lee Rolen-Howard.

Mae was a domestic worker. She attended Stratton High School and was a member of Sky Ministries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Deacon Charlie Lewis; son, James “Pee lord” Howard; daughter, Paula Diane Lewis; one brother and two sisters.

Those left to cherish precious memories are her grandsons, Pastor James Howard Jr. of Greenville, SC, Leon Lewis of Charleston, WV, and Marvin Braxton of Mt. Hope, WV; six great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; extended family, Delena Redd and Nickolette Monroe; close friends and caregivers, Wilbert and Olinda Smith; special friend, Evalene Stockton. and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Sky Ministries 815 S. Fayette St. Beckley with Rev. William Fruit officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one hour prior to the funeral service.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.