ATLANTA (AP) - A spokesman for Democratic U.S. Rep. John Lewis says funeral services for Lillian Miles Lewis - the congressman's wife - have been scheduled for next week at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Lillian Lewis died Monday at the age of 73 and Xernona Clayton, a close friend of hers, said Lewis was sick and had been hospitalized before her death. Her funeral is scheduled for Jan. 7 and is set to begin at 11 a.m.
Brenda Jones, spokeswoman for the congressman, says in lieu of flowers donations are being accepted by the American Kidney Fund on behalf of Lillian Lewis.
Lillian was married to John Lewis for 44 years and the couple has one son. Lewis represents Georgia's fifth congressional district, which spans Atlanta and portions of surrounding suburbs.
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Saturday, May 18 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:44:49 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
