DELLA LEWIS

BERNIE, Mo. -- Della Florene Lewis, 94, of Bernie died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Three Rivers Health Care South Campus in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

She was born Jan. 16, 1907, in Sharon Grove, Ky., daughter of James and Lula Blackburn Brigance. She and John W. Lewis were married Sept. 24, 1923, in Piggott, Ark. He died April 8, 1960.

Lewis worked at Walker's Grocery Store many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Gene Lewis of Brazoria, Texas, Bill Lewis of Bernie; two daughters, Johnny Weaver of Malden, Mo., Sue White of Bernie; a brother, Felton Brigance of Poplar Bluff; a sister, Vada Blevins of Flint, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a great-great-great-grandchild; and seven stepgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, two sons, two brothers, and two sisters.

Friends may call at Rainey Funeral Home in Bernie from 5-8 p.m. Friday.

Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. John Knapp officiating. Burial will be in Malden Memorial Park Cemetery at Malden.