The Life and Legacy of

Anna Bell Lewis

Mrs. Anna Bell Lewis peacefully transitioned into her new home in glory, Friday, March 14,
2025. She was born May 26, 1930, in Christian County, KY to the late Stanley Merriweather
and Mary Lou Smith. Anna at a young age met and married the love of her life, Charles
Edwin Lewis. From their union two children were born. In their middle age years, they made
the significant decision to uproot from Chicago, Illinois, and relocate to Hopkinsville,
Kentucky. Their primary motivation was to dedicate their lives to raising their four
grandchildren, ensuring they had a loving and supportive environment as they grew up.
Anna loved her family & close friends, loved to cook, dance and enjoyed life. She was the life of the party! She brought joy and laughter to all those who knew her. To many, she was
a mentor, a mother figure, a prayer warrior, a best friend and an inspiration. She loved
those who were apart of her life...and not only did she show it, but many felt it.
She was a faithful servant and oldest member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in
Hopkinsville, KY for many years. She was the president of the Mothers Board and a
"Mother" to many in her church home. Anna loved her church family and Pastor dearly.
She has left behind her gentle spirit, wisdom, footprints of praise in the pews and down the
aisles of the church.

Mrs. Anna Lewis was preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Edwin Lewis; her parents, Stanley Merriweather and Mary Lou Smith; her son, James Sanders; three sisters, Gertrude Merriweather, Mattie Parker, Georgia Levy; three brothers, Johnnie Merriweather; James Merriweather; Lucian Merriweather; grandson, Wayne Sanders; granddaughter, Toyua Sanders.

Left to cherish her memories are her beloved daughter Lichele Johnson; her sister, Rosa Wilford; three granddaughters, Chantee Collins (Ramos), Latrice Johnson, and Mercedes Sanders; four grandsons, Jeron Gee, Eltonio Lewis, Philip Sanders and Marcus Sanders; six great-granddaughters, Aubriana Johnson, Khayla Poindexter, Cydney Collins, Ziaizha Poindexter, Amani Booker and Amina Booker; six great-grandsons, Kentrell Poindexter (Jasmine), Dwaylyn Lewis, Ramos Collins Jr., Nuri Booker, Zirell Poindexter and Messiah Sharp; two great great-grandchildren; a host of beloved nephews, nieces, other relatives, and dear friends.