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Cleveland councilwoman Fannie Lewis dies
Leaves behind legacy of caring for her community
Monday, August 11, 2008

Colleagues are remembering longtime Cleveland city councilwoman Fannie Lewis, who died today at the age of 82.

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Cleveland has lost a wonderful person,Hough and Star Ave was her life, and her hard work made a difference. She is working in a differ way.she will truly be missed by all who knew her, prayers goes to her family, freinds.


Posted by: Sylvia Hudson (Oakwood,Village,Ohio) on August 12, 2008 5:53PM
I was the neighbor of Ms.Lewis I always knew she was a strong black woman. By me being so young not even 18 ive looked upon her as a great mentor and she has definetly set a posistive example for me.My condolences to the family of Ms.Lewis I will always remeber her R.I.P


Posted by: anonymous (cleveland) on August 12, 2008 3:44PM
When I first moved into the City from the suburbs, I moved onto Fannie Lewis's street. I loved living on the street with her. She was a no nonsense lady and I always felt safe and the street was always nice and clean. Thank you councilwoman for making a difference for me.


Posted by: Anita Howard (City of Cleveland) on August 12, 2008 12:03PM
Fannie Lewis was a very strong black influential woman. One thing I can say if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. My aunt was a very impressive black female that believed in peoples rights no matter what race. My aunt believed if you were right you were right if you were wrong you are just that you are wrong. It had nothing to do with color. I thank my aunt for paving the way for all people nationwide and in her neighborhood. I hope to see her street named after her and her home going to be a blessing as she was to our family.

Nannie was who she was to me my aunt. Fannie Lewis strong black female with a lot to say and to stand for was who she was to the world that made a difference in everyones life.


This is from her niece in Keller, Texas


Posted by: Tracy Dennard (Keller, Texas) on August 12, 2008 8:35AM
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