Veronica James-Lewis

On the quiet evening of December 5, 2018, God, in his infinite wisdom, allowed His beloved daughter, Veronica James-Lewis to enter into his kingdom. Born on March 15, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the eldest child born in the marital union of the late Caleb James and Alvina Roberson James. Veronica, who family and friends affectionately called “Ronnie”, grew up in North Philadelphia where she met her husband of 47 years, William J. Lewis, and to this union two children were born and lovingly raised. Veronica’s education and professional career stands as a testament to her carefree spirit and lifelong dedication to learning. Veronica graduated from Murrell Dobbins Vocational High School in 1965. Her career includes 10 years with Conrail (Rail Company). After her time with Conrail, she completed studies to become a Master Tailor and began her entrepreneurial journey. With the establishment of Ron’s Fashion Boutique, she sold ladies fashions and tailor-made designs in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Eventually, Veronica expanded her entrepreneurial endeavors by obtaining her Real Estate license in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. In 2004, she and her newly retired husband, William, relocated to Magnolia, Delaware, where she continued her Real Estate career part-time, until retirement in 2010. Led by her never-ending curiosity and love for the Lord, Veronica began her educational training to become a minister in 2012. In 2013, she received her Associates degree and continued on to receive her Bachelor (2014) and Master of Ministry from the Christian World College of Theology in 2015. She served as an Associate Minister at Worship Christian Center and was in class to serve as a Minister at Calvary Baptist Church when she became ill. She was preceded in death by her father, Caleb James and siblings (in-love) Amos Benifield, John Lewis, Jr., and Beverly Mayfield. Now that Veronica has transitioned to her new life in Christ, she leaves a loving family to remember her tender heart and calming voice: her loving husband, William Lewis; mother, Alvina James; daughters, LaTonya Mitchell (Anthony) and Dionne Douglas (Rodney); grandchildren LaKeisha Entsuah (Ato), LaNeaya Mitchell, Damitriah, Malik, and Imani Douglas; great-grandchildren, Leila, Leshea and Leanna Entsuah; brother, Calvin James (Maria); siblings (in-love); Deborah Lewis, Patricia Romans (Kenneth), Theresa Lewis-King, Gregory Lewis, Vivian Lewis, and Ralph Mayfield. Along with a special Aunt Daisy Collier and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that have become family.

Veronica James-Lewis

March 15, 1948 - December 5, 2018