Marcia Cheryl Lewis

Hortense – Marcia “Cheryl” Rooks Lewis, 60, of Hortense passed away Thursday evening (June 12, 2025) at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick after an extended illness.

Born in Brunswick, GA her parents were Joseph Rooks and Martha Dailey Rooks. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Michelle Lewis; and 2 nephews, Dkota Rook and Cody Palmer.

Cheryl was a store manager for Friendly Express and attended the Ivory Palace and Trinity Church of the Nazarene. She loved taking care of her grandchildren, swimming and going to thrift shops.

Survivors include 2 sons, James Lewis of Waycross and Eli Bagley (Naomi) of Hoboken; a daughter, Harmoni Wentworth (Jordan) of Waynesville; 2 grandchildren and 2 on the way, Evan Lewis and Cason Bagley; fiancé, Ronnie Myers of Hortense; brother, Darryl Rooks of Waynesville; 2 sisters, Donna Dowler (John) of Hoboken and Jenny McElroy; and also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Monday morning (June 16, 2025) from 10:30am til 11am at Mt. Olive Cemetery.

A graveside service will be held Monday morning (June 16, 2025) at 11am at Mt. Olive Cemetery with Rev. Dalton Grovenstein, Rev. Joey Taylor and Rev. Leon Guest officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be James Lewis, Evan Lewis, Eli Bagley, John Dowler, and Chris Butler.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com.