Ms. Roberta D. Lewis

May 5, 1937 - May 1, 2020

Mrs. Roberta D. Steward-Lewis was born May 5, 1937 in Festus, MO the daughter of the late Roberta (Smith) and Lowell A. Steward, Sr. She passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the age of 82 years. Roberta accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Renaissance Baptist Church until her health failed. She was a homemaker who loved cooking for family and friends as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Lewis leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters and four sons, Fay Steward, Tony steward, Robert (Christine) Steward, Monte (Lori) Steward, Randell (Mae) Steward, all of Saginaw, MI and Paula (Aaron) Rogers, Columbus, OH; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nieces, Sandra Monroe and Brenda Jackson, both of Saginaw, MI; nephew, Lowell (Carla) Townson, Crystal City, MO; many other relatives and friends including special friends, Mattie Calhoun and Kattie Williford. Mrs. Roberta Lewis was preceded in death by her parents, Roberta and Lowell Steward, Sr.; brothers, Lowell Steward, Jr. and William Steward; sister, Lillian Davis; daughters, Tina Steward and Ramona Steward-Pruitt; son, Charles Steward; nephews, Stevie Davis and William Steward, Jr.; niece, Linda Henderson; great-grandson, Tamaris (T.J.) Steward, Jr. Friends may call from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., Saginaw, MI 48607. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington Ave., Saginaw, MI 48601 *******At Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, we value the safety and health of our customers, staff and the general public. Therefore, we will adhere to EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-42 issued by our Governor Gretchen Whitmer, regarding assemblages in the wake of the unprecedented health challenge our state and nation is facing. The Executive Order is as follows: Acting under the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, I order the following: 1. Beginning on April 10, 2020 at 4:00 pm, and continuing through May 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all assemblages of more than 10 people in a single indoor shared space and all events of more than 10 people are prohibited in this state. A single indoor shared space includes but is not limited to a room, hall, cafeteria, auditorium, theater, or gallery. The prohibition on assemblages set forth in this section does not apply to: The prohibition set forth in this section does not abridge protections guaranteed by the state or federal constitution under these emergency circumstances. We do understand that this may pose a challenge to you and your family, but our dedicated staff is here to help guide you towards making the best decisions in memorializing your loved one.*