Ann Alford Lewis

Ann Alford Lewis, age 79 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Hendersonville, TN. Ann was born in Chillicothe, MO. She was the daughter of the late William and Adeline Reese Alford.

Ann is survived by her husband Terry Lewis; son Matt Tootle (Jennifer); daughters Ashley Welbern (John), Janelle Nickelson; sister Susie Thomas; grandchildren Emma Maher, Will Tootle, Issac Tootle, Adeline Smith, Selah Smith, Ashlee Kate Welbern, Bradley Nickelson and Tyler Nickelson. Mrs. Lewis was predeceased in death by her parents, her son Chip Tootle, and brothers Jim Alford and, Bill Alford.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Lewis will be held at 3pm on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville with Dr. Bruce Chesser officiating. Visitation will be held from 1pm-3pm two hours prior to the start of the service. Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Ann (Annie, Mom, Nana/Nina) had a way of bringing joy to everyone she met. She never met a stranger—whether it was a server at a restaurant, a cashier at the grocery store, a Sunday school friend, or a neighbor, she made each person feel like they were the most important one in the room. Ann loved teaching preschoolers in the Treasure Creek Program at Long Hollow Church and the Wee Program at First Baptist Church Hendersonville, and she touched countless little lives with the love of Jesus in those years. But above all, her source of greatest joy was being a devoted wife, a loving and supportive mother, and an adoring grandmother. Those who knew her best will remember her for the warmth, love, and care she poured into her family and friends every day. In lieu of flowers please make donations to First Baptist Church of Hendersonville WEE Program. Wee Program