Latrice D. Lewis

Latrice’s Journey Latrice Dayron Hallums was born on April 5,1973 in Alexandria, Virginia to Joe and Kathi Hallums. She attended public schools in Fairfax County and graduated from West Potomac High School in June 1991. Latrice met, fell in love, and married Kevin Lewis in April 2000. From this union they raised two beautiful children, Deont’e and LaNia. Latrice loved working in the medical field and worked for NOVA Pediatrics as a medical receptionist for several years. At age two, Latrice was diagnosed with Leukemia. This began her journey with health issues. Latrice battled and was cured of Leukemia. Through all her treatments, Latrice never complained, she was determined to keep pushing through. At age 19, Latrice had her first seizure and was diagnosed with a brain tumor (Meningioma). This began another chapter in her life with multiple surgeries, hospital stays, multiple doctor visits and years of treatments. Through all of this, Latrice raised her two children even during treatments. Latrice still never complained even when it was determined that everything that could be done, was done. She was more concerned about her family than herself; she loved her family. Even when she was bedridden, she wanted to make sure her children, sister, mom, dad, and friends were okay. Latrice had such a vibrant soul and was the sweetest person ever. She was a loving, caring, nurturing, strong and selfless person who always encouraged her children and others. She encouraged both children to go to college where they both graduated with their Bachelor’s. Latrice was so proud of her children and was excited when she became a grandmother for the first time. She would show pictures of the grandbaby often and filled with so much joy each time she saw his precious face. Latrice was also a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church of Alexandria for many years. On Sunday, November 27, 2022, after a long fight with her illness, Latrice transitioned from life to Eternity. She was surrounded by family. Latrice leaves behind her son, Deont'e (Bethany), daughter, LaNia, grandson, Emiliano, father, Joe Hallums, mother, Kathi Hallums, sister, Adrienne, (Cecil), a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, her best friends Angel Cole and Nia Williams who were always there for her, and other friends. Latrice will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to the following organizations: American Brain Tumor Association: https://www.abta.org/ways-to-donate/memorial-honor-giving Leukemia Society of America: https://givenow.lls.org/give/394054/#!/donation/checkout St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-stjude.html?cID=14262&pID=24671&frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=wtg-mm-memorialcards

Tributes

Latrice D. Lewis

April 5, 1973 - November 27, 2022