Mable Beatrice Hobbs-Lewis, daughter of the late Charlie and Ruth P. Hobbs, was born on May 4, 1927 in Gilmerton (Norfolk County), which is now Chesapeake, VA. Mable attended Gilmerton Elementary School and Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Portsmouth, VA. In April 1956, she graduated from Crestwood High School Practical Nursing Class with honors.

Mable has a BAC (Born-Again Christian) degree. She was a former member of First Baptist Church, Gilmerton. In June 1978, she became a member of St. Mark Baptist Church (now St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church). She was a a former member of the Senior Missionaries, The Pastor’s Aide Ministry and the King David Church School Class #7. Mable also served in the Senior Citizen Ministry and The Tribe of Joseph.

She had many names of endearment which described her character. Her names of endearment include: Mae Bea, Mabts, Sis Bea, Bea, Mae, Mom Mable, Aunt Mae, Ma and Mother. Her brother, as a little toddler, called her Mae Beki, and Bibby. Her other name of endearment was “Sunshine.” Those who she cared for at the hospital, convalescent homes and private homes called her “Sunshine” because when she came to work, she brought the sun with her. Even strangers she met on the street, referred to her as “Sunshine.” She has a smile that could brighten up anyone’s day.

She was dedicated and faithful to her family and friends. She had a quality that people just couldn’t help but notice and admire. Mable was never to busy to talk to or listen to and even lend a helping hand. She would always find time to share her gifts and reach out to others. She truly cared and always found ways to show how much. All those who knew her were touched and truly blessed. Her family and friends will miss her deeply.

She was preceded in death by two sisters – Mary Frances Hobbs and Annie Elizabeth Hobbs. She leaves to cherish her memories her brother, Frederick L. Hobbs, Sr. (Marjorie) of Lawrenceville, GA; two godsons – Johnnie Lee Morris, Jr. of Galeferry, CT and Edwin Keith Morris (Patrisha) of Hartford, CT; three nieces – Ruth Stith and Helen Hobbs, both of Chesapeake, VA., and Rene Byrd (David) of Lawrenceville, GA; two godnieces – Debbie Coley of Portsmouth, VA and Deborah Chestnut (Emanuel) of Suffolk, VA; two nephews – Frederick L. Hobbs, Jr. (Penelopia) of Chesapeake, VA and Charles H. Hobbs of Portsmouth, VA; a host of grand, great-grand godchildren and great great grand godchildren. She also leaves a host of nieces, cousins, church family and friends. The family would like to acknowledge the following persons for your love, care and support – Loretta Bell, Penny Hobbs, Barbara Sessoms and Albania Petty.

“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy. To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”  Jude 24, 25