Wylene Boatright Lewis

Mrs. Wylene Boatright Lewis, age 87 of West Church Street, Sandersville, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the May and Smith Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Brownwood Cemetery. Reverend Tripp Hodges will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mike Claxton, Michael Claxton, Jeff Boatright, Britton Boatright, Tal Henry, and Ethan Henry. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lewis was born in Swainsboro and reared in Midville, the daughter of the late Briton Boatright, and the late Goy Sherrod Boatright. She graduated from Summertown Highschool and then attended Barrett School of Nursing in Augusta, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree. Mrs. Lewis spent 57 years as a registered nurse: she began her career as an Emergency Room nurse at University Hospital in Augusta, where she became E.R. Director and taught nursing. She moved to Sandersville in 1966 to become Director of Nursing at Washington County Regional Medical Center, and then transitioned to long term care as Administrator, first for Oconee Health and Rehab, and then at Washington County Extended Care Facility, from which she retired. Mrs. Lewis was a dedicated and hard worker. She was a compassionate caregiver and a joy to be around. Mrs. Lewis was a former member of the Washington County Exchange Club. She was a member and former secretary treasurer of Tennille Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Lewis.

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her brother, Beman Boatright of Midville; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the help of so many friends and neighbors.

Donations may be made in Mrs. Lewis’ memory to the American Cancer Society at the link below or by visiting www.donate.cancer.org

Condolences may be made online at www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors,com

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.