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.
RIP MATILDA YOU HAVE LIVED A VERY LONG LIFE.
My condolence goes out to her relatives and the women at the Salvation Army home of who became her family over the years. Ms. Matilda was a great woman and i know this because my aunt was the Matron of the home for many years and Ms. King is my great aunt and so i know she was well cared for and will be missed. She was truly a blessing of love, hope and was always grateful to God for everyday she was given. May her soul rest in peace.
butterfly kisses you are from a very kind family,if Edith is your Aunt then Jeanet is your aunt also,God bless that family,always helpful!
Rest in peace Matilda,you were one in millions!!
Rest In Jesus, Granny.
I remember the article when was your birthday.
God Bless the dearly departed and my sincere condolances to the bereved family.
Amazing, I don’t know when that picture was taken but she don’t look a day over 100. She lived to more than twice Michael Jackson’s age. RIP.
R.I.P Granny for you live to see, a very RIPE OLD AGE.
Mother Mitilda, may your sweet soul rest in peace and you find eternal peace with Our Father in heaven.
Aunty Pat (Pat Cameron) from the Broadcasting show passed away yesterday 6/30, in a NY hospital, how come it’s not announced.
my deepest symphaty to relatives and may her soul rest in peace and the lord take god care of her carefully.
May her soul RIP. she now at peace with our heavenly father
Truly remarkable. This lady spanned 3 different Centuries. The 19, 20 and 21st. May she rest in Peace.