Anne Reid Lewis

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Anne Reid Lewis, 97, (known as Anne} of Oxford, was welcomed into heaven on Monday, November 27, 2023, after a brief stay at Oxford Health and Rehabilitation Center. The family will celebrate her precious life privately at a later date. Anne was welcomed into this world on the fall day of October 03, 1926, in the small oil boom town of Vernon, Texas, as the first of five children born to the late Vernon Reid and Ruth Brice Reid. Anne came to know the grace and love of Jesus early in her life, partly as a result of the godly example of her parents. She loved and followed Christ faithfully throughout her long life. Upon completing high school, she pursued higher education at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1947. That same year, Anne married her late husband, Dale Lewis. Together they were active volunteers in the Bible ministry of Gideons International. After many years of happy marriage, Anne laid her beloved Dale to rest and relocated to live with her sister, Julia. In Oklahoma. Later they moved to Oxford, Mississippi to be near Julia’s son and his family. Anne was best known for her sweet spirit and kind heart, often placing the needs of others above her own. This kind heart was evidenced by her unmatched compassion while caring for her ageing parents, ageing in-laws, and two foster children. After moving to Mississippi, she volunteered many hours at Baptist Memorial Hospital and at the Oxford Welcome Center. (RSVP). Those who knew Anne will remember her as invariably kind and grateful. She was especially thankful for the loving care she received from her little sister Julia, after her own strength began to decline. Anne always had an encouraging word for others and a very sensitive and compassionate heart. Anne loved to read her Bible and pray. She seldom let anyone leave her presence without offering a prayer or a blessing especially for them. She was a people person and always open to a good game of Mexican Train dominoes with friends and family. Anne leaves behind a loving family to continue walking down the path of life in her absence: her sister, Julia O'Haver of Oxford, Mississippi, two nieces, Elizabeth Ford of Phoenix, Arizona; Rebecca Reid of Seattle, Washington; one nephew, John (Kevie) O'Haver of Abbeville, Mississippi; one great niece, Maren O' Haver of Nashville, Tennessee; one great nephew, Hudson (Jennisha) O'Haver of Lewisburg, Tennessee and her sister-in-law Nancy Reid of La Mirada, CA. The loved ones that departed from this life before her include her beloved husband, Dale Lewis; her parents, Vernon Reid and Ruth Brice Reid; and three brothers: Vernon Reid Jr, John Reid, and Jack Reid. In place of traditional flowers, the family has requested that monetary donations be given to Gideons International (https://www.gideons.org/donate) in memory of Anne. The Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford staff is honored to serve the family as they walk through this challenging season of life.

Anne Reid Lewis

October 3, 1926 - November 27, 2023

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