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Updated: 9:41 pm CST — Monday, November 9
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Dorothy Sue Lewis

Dorothy Sue Lewis, 71, of Warren, passed away October 27, 2026. Born May 29, 1955, to late Leonard ‘Lent’ Watts and Earlene Watts. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, establishing a foundation of faith that remained an important part of her life’s journey.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was a hardworking and dedicated woman. She was employed at LaDonna’s Sewing Company as a factory worker and later worked as a cook at Harvest Foods, where she devoted many years of service. 

Dorothy was a woman who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life. She loved fishing, sewing, cooking, spending time riding motorcycles with her friends and reading her Bible. Whether she was enjoying a peaceful day fishing, preparing something delicious in the kitchen or sharing laughter and conversation with those around her, Dorothy knew how to make the most of life’s moments.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Leroy Lewis Sr. in 1973, through this union, five children were born.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard ‘Lent’ & Earlene Watts; siblings, Rosie Lee Ingram, Betty Shepard, Mary Cranford, Percy Ingram and Earl Lee Bell.

She is survived by her five children, Lee Charles Lewis (Mahagony), Ulanda Lewis (Curtis), Leroy Lewis Jr. (LaJuana), Leotis Lewis (LaTorie), Suzanna Johnson; siblings, Mable Clary, Joyce Lewis, Shirley Cranford, Helen High; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was held November 7 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Warren, AR. with Rev. Joel Tolefree officiating and Rev. Leroy Lewis Jr. eulogist. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Warren, AR.

Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

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