Edith Lewis

Edith Ginavive Lewis, age 92, of Octavia, Oklahoma, passed away on May 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on Tuesday, January 16, 1934, to William Juddy and Nora Davis Brinlee in Ludlow, Oklahoma.

Edith lived a life devoted to faith, family, education, and the arts. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart and believed deeply in the value of education. She encouraged each of her children to pursue higher learning, and through her guidance and example, most went on to earn their master's degrees, just as she had done. Edith dedicated 35 years to shaping young minds as the art teacher at Smithville High School, where she inspired generations of students to appreciate creativity and self-expression. A faithful member of Broken Bow Presbyterian Church since 1971, her faith remained a steady foundation throughout her life. Edith found joy in many pursuits, including classical music, playing Bridge and other card games with friends and family, and traveling to new places. Her legacy is one of love, wisdom, creativity, and a steadfast commitment to helping others reach their fullest potential.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norvell Lewis; and two brothers, James Brinlee and R.C. Brinlee.

Edith is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy and Barbara Lewis of Winnsboro, Texas, Curtis and Jacque Lewis of Pawnee, Oklahoma, and Tommy Lewis of Octavia, Oklahoma; two daughters and a son-in-law, Gina and Ken Moore of Oro Valley, Arizona, and Donna Knowles of Edmond, Oklahoma; one brother, R.B. Brinlee of Wheatland, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Aspen Corrado, Brandon Moore, Taylor Sample, Jessica Hixson, Matthew Lewis, John Paul Marshall, Alaina Johnson, Lilah Knowles, and Lily Knowles; seventeen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church in Octavia, Oklahoma, with Brother Ed Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Octavia Cemetery in Octavia, Oklahoma. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

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