Charlene Lewis Smith

August 18, 1951 - March 19, 2022

Forever In Our Hearts Charlene Lewis-Smith was born on August 18, 1951 to Matthew Lewis Jr. and the late Helen Lewis in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. A few years after the untimely death of her mother Helen when Charlene was only five years old, the family relocated to Baltimore, Md where she was raised by her dad and her mom the late Lucille Lewis. Charlene attended Baltimore City Public Schools for elementary/junior high school years. In 1965 the family moved to Washington, DC where she graduated from Ballou Senior High School in 1969. Charlene was employed by Prince George’s County Public School Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten programs for over 20 years. She retired from the school system in 2019. Charlene was a very quiet and private person. She truly enjoyed her “me” time. She would spend her days watching westerns, sci-fi and D-list movies on tv and playing pixel art on her iphone. For the last two years of her life she lived with her children. Charlene would shimmy her shoulders and kick up her feet and say, “I have all three of my children with me under one roof again, just like old times”. She would close her eyes, laugh and clap her hands. She was so happy and at peace. Suddenly on Saturday, March 19, 2022, her Lord and Savior called her home for eternal rest. Charlene was preceded in death by her mother Helen, mom Lucille, brothers Wade (Tim) Timmerson, Billy Timmerson and Garnie Taylor. Charlene leaves to cherish her memories: her father: Matthew Lewis Jr. (Jeannine) Children: Stephen Lewis, Lakesha Smith, Darnell Ford Grandchildren: Kavon Lewis (Tiana), Shaylin Warren, Nyasia Smith, A’Miya Lewis, Jadah Cosley, Brianna Gray, Chyna Ford, Londyn Ford, Kori Ford Great-grandchildren: Kenleigh, Kase, Cody, Mila, Karsyn, & Paisley Brothers: Ralph Timmerson, Matthew Lewis III (Barbara), Kevin Lewis(Anita). Step-brothers: Leon & Jessie Wells-Martin, Sister-in-law: Jackie Timmerson Aunts: Debbie Kemp, Vanetta Lewis, nephew, nieces, cousins and a host of family and friends.