Bettie Watkins Lewis, 97, of Montgomery, AL passed away on June 28, 2020, surrounded by family at the Lewis family home in Pleasant Hill, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank James and Minnie Hamilton Lewis. Survivors include two sisters, Lula Lewis Pouncey and Ella Belle Lewis Smith. “Bebbie,” as nieces and nephews affectionately called her, leaves behind nephews Frank Lewis Smith and Teddy Pouncey. Nieces are Bettie Gail Pouncey Young, Carolyn Smith Kiser, Janine Pouncey Bryant and Diane Smith Riley. She also had 16 great nieces and nephews as well as 22 great great nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Alabama College (University of Montevallo), Bettie worked as Chief Dietician at the VA Hospital. She was an active member of Oak Park Presbyterian Church (now Covenant Presbyterian) where she led a circle, taught Sunday School and played piano and organ.
Even though Bebbie wasn’t a mother, she treated all of her nieces and nephews like grandchildren and her generosity will be remembered.
Family graveside services will be Friday, July 3 at 2:00 pm at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, 1767 Co. Rd. 12, Sardis, AL. On line condolences may be shared at: www.leak-mc.com.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18