Veronica A. Lewis

Veronica A. Lewis was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, March 16, 1952. As the middle child of three, she was raised by her Mother Leona (Young) Jones after the passing of her father, the late Isaac Young. She was baptized at an early age and again as a member of From the Heart Church Ministries, Harrisburg, PA, (FTHCMOH). Veronica received her early education in the Harrisburg public school system. Later in life, Veronica met and joined in holy matrimony, the late Gordon Lewis. Her employment path included Blue Cross/Blue Shield, YMCA, Credit Bureau and a local rental agency. Veronica gave her life to the Lord in 2000 when she joined and became one of the initial members of Bread of Life Church in its infancy on June 25, 2000, which is now known as From the Heart Church Ministries of Harrisburg (FTHCMOH) under the pastorate of her brother, Reverend Ronald L. Young, now Pastor Emeritus. Veronica sang on the church choir and worked in the nursery ministry. Veronica was affectionately known by those who knew her as “BOO” or “Ayanna.” Ayanna was also known for having a beautiful head of hair, colorful nails and her fondness of turquoise jewelry. During her quiet time at home, she enjoyed reading, writing and listening to music. Veronica was a true people-person. Ayanna was the life-of-the-party; she had a way of lighting up a room. She spread the love of Jesus to everyone she met. Because of this zeal, she introduced many of her friends to her church home at FTHCMOH. Veronica was devoted to her grandchildren. Veronica loved and was instrumental in babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed sending inspirational messages to her grandchildren throughout the day and checking to see how they were doing. Not only did she care for her own, but she cared for the children of others in the same manner… (she was the Grandmom to many). Her labor of love to those she cared for is evident in their lives to this day. On the evening of Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Veronica was called to her heavenly home to be with Jesus at seventy-two years of age. She leaves to cherish her in loving memory her mother, Leona Jones; her son, Stewart Young Sr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Kevin Warren; brother, Pastor Emeritus Ronald L. Young (Sheila); sister, Marguerite Henry; her grandchildren, Tara Gann, Stewart Young II, Tyquan Young, Jayshawn Young (Jazlyn), Jeremiah Young, Jasmyne Young, Keyion Young, Malachi Young, Kevon Warren, Sincere Warren, Guist Waller Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Santana Young, Saire Young, Messiah Davis, Mason Young, Rilynn Young, Mark Madden 3rd, Jakhi Auter-Young, Kahmari Bascome, Jhiya Young, Sylvie Young, London Young, Bailey Young, Iliana Young; godson, Joshua Poole; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and devoted friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Veronica A. Lewis

March 16, 1952 - June 18, 2024