Connie's formative years in Houston, Texas, were deeply rooted in faith and community engagement. She was baptized at a tender age through Saint Anthony Missionary Baptist Church, and her spiritual commitment deepened through her dedicated service at Berea Missionary Baptist Church, where she actively participated in various organizations, from lending her voice to the choir to serving with grace on the usher board. Her innate desire to contribute extended beyond the church walls; guided by her father, Chester, she became actively involved in local Little League football and baseball programs. From a remarkably young age, Connie demonstrated her compassionate heart by volunteering at assisted living facilities, offering comfort to the elderly, and at animal shelters, caring for vulnerable creatures. These early experiences were foundational in shaping her lifelong commitment to nurturing and supporting others.

Connie; daughter, sister, parent, nana, friend and wife.  She was family. Well-loved and already deeply missed.

Academically, Connie distinguished herself with exceptional diligence and intellectual prowess. She graduated from Ross Shaw Sterling High School, (1982), in the top 5% of her class, a testament to her sharp mind and dedication. Her pursuit of higher education led her to Texas Southern University, where over three and a half years, she maintained an impressive grade point average ranging from 3.3 to 3.8, consistently demonstrating her academic excellence. In 1996 she found her passion, caring for those who could not care for themselves. She always remembered that the people she cared for were people and loved learning who they were, what they did and what they loved. She had the best stories and always made those around her laugh. She loved reading and devoured books up to 5 a week. She loved history, autobiographies and fiction as well. She loved sports including boxing and football and was often seen wearing her Longhorns gear. April 20th 2016, she married Julie Marie and they moved to Levelland from Lubbock that same year. Connie and Julie Marie loved traveling through Arizona, Texas and Louisiana, vising family and friends hanging out in Galveston, New Orleans, finding new restaurants and shopping, exploring second hand and antique stores and anything else that caught their interest along the way. She loved to cook and everyone always wanted a bowel of her gumbo, blacked eye peas, greens and several other southern dishes. She loved animals’ and over the years loved a multitude of dogs, cats and even a turtle named Millie.

Preceded in Death by:

Mother: Dianna Belle Winfrey Lewis

Grandparents: Anna Belle Kike Winfrey, Charles Winfrey SR

Ella Mae Lewis Rhodes, Taylor Robertson

Aunts/Uncles (Immediate):

Donald Winfrey, Charles Winfrey Jr., Jacqueline Winfrey – Williams, Lester Andrus (Black), Angie Winfrey – Miles, Cheryl Comeaux, Joseph Robertson, Hazel Comeaux,

Evelyn Comeaux, Avery Canady ,  Percy Ryse, Nancy Lee Winfrey-Pierre,

Willie Lee (Godmother) and a host of other family members and friends.

Memories cherished by:

Julie Marie Loya Lewis

Father: Chester Lewis

Siblings:

Feli’cia Denise Lewis

Chester Lewis Jr

Nephews and Nieces:

Jevon Lewis

Kyndall Lewis

Vijay Lewis

Lavanya Rao (Sister in Law)

Andrea Lynn Milso- Canady

Nephews and Nieces:

Ryan Lawson

                        Jayce Lawson

Ashlynn Mcknigt

            Allahaja Griffon

Kameron Ware

Connies’ Children:

Remigius Alexander Uzor

Princess Andrea (Annie) Uzor and  Jeffrey Pullen (Son in Law)

Julie Marie’s Parents:

Lawrence and Lila Gaumond

Brother and sister-in-law:

Chad and Rene’e  Gaumond

Julie Marie’s Children:

Brandon White (Son) and Stephanie Flores

Grandchildren:

Lucas White

Conner White

Ian Raygoza

Amanada White (Daughter)

Grandchildren:

Kaden Kellison

Cutter Kellison

Ashley and Kris Cowart (Daughter and Son in law)

Grandchildren:

Megan

Chad Loya (Son)

Grandchildren:

Kason Loya Grandchildren