of Batesville, AR
May 25, 1933 - February 26, 2025
Janie Dorthell ''Dot'' Lewis, 91, of Batesville passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was born May 25, 1933 in Walnut Springs, Texas to Jess and Janie (Hicks) Sapp.
Dot was a sweet and independent woman who was always outgoing, spunky and strong willed. She loved watching "Days of Our Lives" and Texas Longhorns basketball and football. She was a big Steph Curry fan. Dot enjoyed talking on the phone and called her friends every day. She also enjoyed baking sweets, gardening and doing cross stitching and crossword puzzles. Dot was a member of First United Methodist Church Chaney Huddleston Sunday School Class and served as treasurer for over 40 years. She also worked at Charlie's Men Store for several years.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Keith Lewis of Denton, Texas, Jerry Lewis of Searcy, Arkansas; one daughter, Lisa Forrester of Newport, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Cassie Lewis, Sydney DuVall, Madison Owens, Cash Forrester; two great-grandchildren; one niece, one nephew and several cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Frank Lewis; one brother and three sisters.
Pallbearers are Cash Forrester, Steve Wells, Bill Barker, David Smith, Cody DuVall and John Ellis. Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Chaney Huddleston Sunday School Class.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am at the First United Methodist Church with Katie Pearce officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made in her honor to First United Methodist Church, 615 E Main St, Batesville, AR 72501.
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14 Condolence(s)
Wade Gay
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Grew up in that neighborhood, She was always such a pleasure to see, our neighbors were like one big Family, Praying for your family, hope You Guy’s had a Great Celebration of Her Life. Many wonderful memories
Linda Hidy
Saturday, March 1, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Dot. It was my honor to have known her.
May the Lord comfort you all as you mourn her loss.
Linda Hidy
Bob Wallis
Friday, February 28, 2025
Tommy, Jerry and Lisa ... I always loved your sweet mother and dad. Mrs. Lewis was a sweet lady who always treated us knuckleheads so well. I always felt like I was another one of hers. She blessed us all. Praying for your peace and comfort.
Bob Wallis
Nancy Hoffman
Friday, February 28, 2025
Dot was such a sweet lady and a faithful member to her church and Sunday school class. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Prayers of comfort and peace for her family.
Boris and Pam Dover
Friday, February 28, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Lewis was a very sweet lady. Love and prayers.
Jacqui and Scott McSpadden
Friday, February 28, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms.Dot was a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Eleanor H. Royer
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Dot was a faithfull member of Chaney-Huddleson Sunday School and was greatly loved.
Terry Griffith
Thursday, February 27, 2025
She was such a sweet lady, I've known her for a long time, she would come to the coffee shop, and when I worked at kroger, we would talk about the day and week
Steve Wells
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Dot was a great neighbor. We were neighbors for close to 60 years and we never had any disagreements. I enjoyed our many visits and talks out on her back deck. Many prayers for her family during this time!
Reginia Long
Thursday, February 27, 2025
She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Ronny Gold
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Praying for this family during this time, Dot was such a wonderful lady
Joe and Linda Parvin
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers to Lisa, Tom and Jerry and the rest of Dots family. She was a lovely lady and so very kind.
John Ellis
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A Dear Sweet Lady. Dot was a Friend of my wife Joanne and I for many years.
Laughter was always a big part of our times together! Prayers for all the Family.
Johnny Baxter
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Peace......jb