Shortly before 6 am yesterday, Matilda Lewis, 113, passed away, one of the oldest persons in the world.
Matilda Lewis
Her birthday was documented as May 16, 1896. Earlier this year, surrounded by well-wishers, her birthday was celebrated at the Salvation Army Women’s Home where she had been living since 1988. “She was a dear old soul. I would miss her very, very much”, said Edith King. King said that she has been looking after Lewis at the Women’s home for years now and they were friends.
King told Stabroek News last evening that Lewis was doing well last week though she had flu. “She was still talking, she was doing everything”, she recalled. She recounted that on Saturday, a doctor pronounced Lewis fine and she was just feeling her age. On Sunday, Lewis was talking too but on Monday, hardly said anything.
King related that at about 5 am yesterday, she checked on Lewis and she was breathing though “heavily”. When she returned 45 minutes later, “she was gone…quiet, quiet”.
Speaking to reporters, back in 2008 Lewis had said that the key to her longevity was not being married nor having any children. She had encouraged young people to place their trust in God and live decent lives.
Lewis’ funeral will be held today at 3 pm at the St. Andrews Kirk.
What a treasure. My sympathy to her relatives. I hope the state have documented her story. This is something Guyana should be proud of. Living to 113, what a feat
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE. THAT WAS A GOOD DEATH.. PEACEFULLY!
What a poorly written article. Such a historical figure with no history, no mention of relatives, where born. Is she going to be buried nondescript?
wow its time to celebrate her life.RIP
What a blessing to live to that age with mental faculty intact!!!
tho she was never married and had any kinds ,,she made her contribution ,, of this i’m sure ,, may she be comforted ,, and given a place to Rest in Peace !
If she were the oldest woman in the world, hope her name is in the world records. Why did the world not hear of this woman? We hear about others in all other parts of the world.
God Bless Ya,..Matilda Lewis..Rest in Peace. My grand mother was also A Matilda Sam, who passed away 20years ago at 91Yrs.
a lovable Christian Lady.God Bless her.They dont make them like that any more.
rest in peace i know you are going to heaven with our saviour
What a blessing to have lived this long. My condolences to her relatives as well as her family at the Salvation Army.
May her soul rest in peace.