Annie Mae Lewis

Annie Mae Lewis Obituary March 11, 1920 - November 13, 2025 Annie Mae Lewis, at the remarkable age of 105, was the oldest resident of Windsor, CT. She transitioned peacefully from this earth on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Her long and extraordinary life stretched across ten unforgettable decades—spanning the Roaring ’20s, the Great Depression, two World Wars, the dawn of the internet, a global pandemic, the election of the first African American President, and countless other defining moments in history. Annie Mae was born March 11, 1920 in Jacksonville, Georgia, to the late Will and Rosa Lee (Studstill) Chalk. In 1943, she married her beloved husband, the late Sammy T. Lewis, and two years later the couple relocated to Hartford, CT. Annie Mae made Hartford her home for more than 55 years before moving to South Windsor, where she lived for over two decades. Shortly after arriving in Hartford, Annie Mae joined Shiloh Baptist Church, where she lovingly served for over 75 years. Under the leadership of Reverend Robert A. Moody, she served faithfully as an usher, later becoming head of the Usher Board, and she holds the distinction of being the eldest deaconess on record. Her devotion to her church was unwavering and deeply felt by all who worshiped alongside her. A proud graduate of Fort Valley State University and a certified teacher, Annie Mae shared her wisdom generously with her nieces and nephews—whom she cherished as her own children, as she never had children of her own. She later enjoyed a long career as a Plant Operations Assistant at Chandler Evans Corporation before retiring. A dedicated member of the Eastern Star, she committed her life to service within her church, her community, and her family. Annie Mae lived with spirit, independence, and joy. At age 90, she purchased a Pontiac Firebird, and she maintained her driver’s license until the age of 102—an accomplishment she wore with pride. Her spunk, positivity, and unshakable faith in God shone through every interaction. When she wasn’t serving her church or spending precious time with her family, she could often be found cheering at a baseball or football game or rooting for her favorite teams from the comfort of her home. She also loved gardening, cruising, and was widely known for her delicious homemade pound cake. Annie Mae leaves behind her nieces and nephews Janese Bolden and her husband Madison of South Windsor, Edmond A. Chalk and his wife Linda of Windsor, Linda Yvonne Chalk of Walkersville, MD, a loving host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, great-great nieces and -nephews, great-great-great-nieces and -nephews; and many other Chalk, Wells, Hills, and Lewis relatives who cherish her memory. Predeceased by her brother Willie C. and sister-in-law Bertha Lee (Wells) Chalk; her nephews and nieces Clifford Chalk and wife Rebecca, Dorothy Davis, Emma Tyson, Stanley Chalk, and Rosalie Thorpe; great-nephew and -niece Brian Davis and LaToya Chalk; and a host of other family and friends. Her legacy of devotion, kindness, strength, and faith will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her family will receive visitors on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 350 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT