Doris Virginia Lewis

Doris Virginia Lewis was born to Raven Harris and Mary V. Harris Wilkins in Atlanta, GA on Sunday, January 08, 1939, and through God's blessings lived to be 83 years old.

As a young girl Doris enjoyed roller skating and spending time with her siblings. As she matured into a beautiful young woman, she would become a mother and raise up her family. She would go on to develop a love for knitting and reading novels a love that would follow her until her hands could no longer knitting and her eyes could no longer see the words clearly. In the years that followed she filled her spare time traveling to different places and visiting casinos. Though her favorite hobby was playing bingo and spending time with the ones she loved. 

Doris lived a full and fulfilling life with many accomplishments. She was recognized as the first female volunteer fire fighter in South Carolina where she served on the Blackville fire department for eleven years. Doris attended Barnwell Technical College where she obtained a welding certificate. She would go on to use this training at Ducane Gas Grills where she was a skilled welder and soon would go on to lead the Union.  Though she had many accomplishments her greatest accomplishment was being an extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother. 

On Friday, September 23, 2022, at home with her sons, God saw within his will to call her home. The memory of her will continue to live in the hearts and minds of those who knew her.

Doris was married to Jackson (J.W.) Lewis who preceded her in death. She was the mother of four children and was preceded in death by one of her children Roy Martin (Wanda), two stepchildren, Linda M Martin and Brenda Anderson.

 Also, two siblings; brother, Fred Patilo Jr and sister, Alice Fergerson preceded her in death.

Doris's survivors include one sister, Gaile Greathouse (Robert deceased) of Lincolnton, NC, one brother, David Patilo (Teressa) of (Pine Mountain, GA. 

two sons; John R. Martin (Marilyn) of Carnesville, GA, Michael V. Martin (Faith) of Blackville, SC; one daughter, Charlene V. Davis (Stephen) of Bainbridge, GA. 

Seven stepchildren; Debra A Martin (Jason) of Barnwell, SC, Linda Womble (Amos) of Cumming, GA, Jackie Wayne (Theresa) of Cumming, GA, Debbie Brumbelow (Greg) 

of Cumming, GA, Charline Lingerfelt (Lamar) of Cumming, GA, Terry Lewis (Marie Reeves) of Dahlonega, GA, Tara Carter (Ricky) of Cumming, GA. 

12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 2 Great-great-grandchildren and a host of numerous nieces; nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday September 28, 2022 at the Ingram Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 10 :00 AM to 9:00 PM and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Ingram Funeral Home, 210 Ingram Ave., Cumming, GA 30040 in charge of arrangements.