Evangelist Ira Jean Lewis

Mrs. Ira Jean Lewis was born November 20, 1946 in Camden, Arkansas the blessed daughter of Oscar Young and Callester (Moss) Young. Evangelist Lewis passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 76 years. Mrs. Lewis was a longtime resident of Saginaw, Michigan. Some called her Mother Lewis, Grandma, Mother or Mom, she had many names. She was the faithful wife of Pastor James Lewis for 53 years. They have been living a saved life for 43 years. She was an Evangelist, Mother of the/her church, House of Prayer. She was a teacher of the Bible, always loving, caring, praying for and helping others. Mrs. Lewis was also a poet and was blessed to have a published book of her poetry. She enjoyed going out to eat and fellowship after church service. Evangelist Lewis really enjoyed going fishing with her husband. She studied at Delta College and enjoyed spending 30 years as a daycare provider. She was a mother to many. Evangelist Lewis leaves to cherish precious memories her devoted husband, Pastor James E. Lewis; three children, Bonita Brown, Grand Rapids, MI, Dorthy Osborne, Saginaw, and Tania (John) White; grandchildren, Ricky (Nowealla) Boone, Bay City, MI, John Boone, Grand Rapids, MI, James Osborne, Lansing, MI, Jalynne Morris (Melvin) Saginaw, Shani Brown and Kaleb Daniel both of Fort Washington and Crystal (Joe) Palasek, Belding, MI; sisters, Brenda Robinson, and Norma McZee both of Defiance, OH; two brothers, Oscar and Fred Young; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Ira Jean Lewis was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar (Callester) Young; a sister, Fronia Mae Johnson; a brother, L.C. Young. The family would like to express special thanks to Covenant Healthcare-Harrison and Ella Mae Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Laddree Jernigan and Evans & Browne’s Funeral Home. Family hour 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at House of Prayer Apostolic Faith Church, 2323 S. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, Michigan 48601 with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Elder James Lewis, Host Pastor and Elder Mark Walker will officiate. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington, Saginaw, MI. Visitation will take place from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Evangelist Ira Jean Lewis

November 20, 1946 - October 14, 2023