Mary Lois Lewis, 97, of Linden, died August 7, 2017 at Marengo Nursing Home.

Mary was born Dec. 17, 1919 in East Brewton, Alabama, to Willie James and Nancy Jane Mantel. She was a graduate of Downing-Shofner School in East Brewton. She was a former secretary for the Marengo County Tax Assessors Office and the Marengo County Department of Human Resources. She was a member of Linden United Methodist Church and as a youth was a member of Cedar Hill United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jane (W.B.) Gardner of Linden; and two grandchildren, Lindsy Gardner and William Benjamin Gardner III.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert V. Lewis.

Family graveside services were held at Linden Memorial Park on Friday, August 11, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tony Antonelli officiating.

Memorials may be made to Linden United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made at www.obryantchapelfh.com. Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Linden.