Raydean Lewis, 82, Passes Away in Arkansas

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Raydean Lewis, an 82-year-old resident of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, surrounded by her family in Jonesboro. She was a lifelong Pentecostal Christian and dedicated her life to serving God and her loved ones.

Why it matters

Raydean Lewis was a pillar of the Mountain View community, known for her deep faith, strong family ties, and love of simple pleasures like yard sales and puzzles. Her passing marks the end of an era for many in the small Arkansas town.

The details

Raydean Lewis was born in 1944 in North Carolina to Robert and Edna Brown. She was a faithful member of The Sanctuary UPC of Mountain View and enjoyed activities like going to church, yard-saling, and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her three children, parents, and several siblings, but is survived by her husband of 61 years, daughter, four grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

• Raydean Lewis passed away on March 5, 2026.
• Her visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Her funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2026.