Mary E. Lewis, "Rainey", 80, of Coatesville, PA, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the Lankenau Medical Center.

Born in Coatesville, PA, she was the daughter of the late David L. Alston and Mary Virginia Turner Coleman. Mary was the wife of the late Albert Stanley Lewis. She was affectionately known as Rainey by her family and friends.

She was educated in the Coatesville Area School District. She worked as a supervisor at the Post office in Modena for a few years.

A devoted woman of God, Mary was a faithful member of Greater Deliverance Church International for many years. She lived a life unto the Lord, serving with gladness in multiple capacities. She was an ordained Mother of the Church, a passionate Missionary, and a strong Prayer Warrior. She served on the Pastor’s Aide committee, helped serve the community at the Coatesville Food Co-op, and took pride in keeping the sanctuary beautiful by helping clean the church. Her ministry extended beyond the church walls as she had a profound passion for visiting the sick in hospitals and nursing homes.

She was known for her infectious warmth, always ready to hand out an encouragement card or a comforting hug to anyone in need. Mary found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved shopping, listening to gospel music, and eating out at her favorite restaurants, especially Red Lobster. Above all her hobbies and interests, her greatest joy was her family.

She leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and unconditional love to her children, David L. Turner (Faith) of Coatesville, Robert Turner (Brenda) of Coatesville, Rev. Yvonne T. Harper (Robert) of Balley, PA, Maurice Turner, Sr. of Bishopville, SC, Raymond Rawls (Linda) of Tacoma, WA, Lateena Dry of Coatesville, PA, I Lynn Rawls of Coatesville; sisters, Geneva Boyer, Joette Martinez (José), Marvine Depte (Corinthian) all of Coatesville, Giselle S. Turner of Parkville, MD, Laverne Martin (Kenneth) of Dale City, VA; one brother, Evan Turner (Cynthia) of Newark, DE.; granddaughter/ goddaughter, her namesake, Tinisha Scott; 42 grandchildren; 79 great grandchildren; good friends, Minister Carolyn Miller, Viola Brown, Barbara Brown, and Betty Hicklen. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert S. Lewis; grandchildren, Maurice Toney, Reagan Jackson, Steven Rawls, Maurice Turner, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Tucker Green and Omar Marlow, Jr.; sisters, Burdette White (husband, Leonard), Regina Washington (husband, Mitchell) and Burdena Turner; brother, David Paul Alston and companion, James W. "Chinch" Rawls.

Mary will be remembered as a devoted woman of God, a pillar of strength and a beacon of light and love.

A homegoing service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 107 South 17th Avenue, Coatesville, PA. A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.

Click here to watch the service recording. 

Interment will be held at New Evergreen Cemetery, 208 Cemetery Lane, Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Condolences may be shared at the guestbook tab. Condolences to be read should be faxed to the funeral home at 610-383-7523 or emailed to wrightfuneralsvs@aol.com by Saturday. 

Family and friends may share condolences through the guestbook link on this memorial page, where you may also light a candle in her memory.