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Mrs. Melvinia Lewis Obituary

Ms. Melvinia Brooks Lewis, 73, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown. Born in Greenville County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Janie Lloyd Brooks.

Surviving: two daughters, Sarah Brown, Jacksonville, FL and Melissa (Enriquillo) Rosario of Taylors, SC; one sister, Johnnie Mae Young of Greenville, SC; one brother, Marvin Neely of Greenville, SC; four grandchildren, Matthew Hunter, Caitlyn Hunter, Melissiana Rosario and Emilio Rosario; other relatives and friends.

All services are private.

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Published by Johnson City Press on Nov. 19, 2024.

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