Madelyn Dayton Lewis

Madelyn Dayton Lewis entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 24th, 2022. Madelyn was born on June 1, 1942, in Canton, North Carolina to Marie and James Woodrow Dayton where she spent her childhood surrounded by the long broad ridges, steep slopes and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains. She would often refer to her childhood home as “God’s Country” and would go on to instill a love of the outdoors and appreciation for resourcefulness, hard work, Christian values and gentle words in her children and grandchildren. At the age of twenty-seven Madelyn and her husband Theodore Harold Lewis moved to Matthews, North Carolina. It was here that Madelyn and Ted built a home for themselves and their three children, Kevin Eric Lewis, Kelly Lee Lewis and Karen Ruth Lewis Carter. Madelyn was a devoted housewife and a loving mother; she never missed a dance recital, sporting event or school function. She was always available to listen, support and give guidance to her family. She was also devoted to giving back to her community. Her dedication to her neighborhood was an inspiration to all who knew her. She enjoyed serving on neighborhood associations and played piano for Sunday services at East Baptist Church. Later in her life, she would sit patiently with her grandchildren as they fumbled through her tall stacks of sheet music, happily leading them through hymns and missed piano keys. She took great comfort in the company of family, friends, pets and neighbors. She particularly loved her dogs, who she would affectionately refer to as her “angels.” Madelyn was exceptionally proud of her friends and family. She would spend hours lounging in her sitting room beneath the large bay window, engrossed in conversations with her wide circle of friends and family members. During these calls, she would always make a point to relay just how impressed she was with the lives they built for themselves, praising them for their unique strengths and congratulating them on their accomplishments. The quintessential enthusiast, Madelyn will be remembered for her kind smile, words of affirmation and friendly demeanor. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-one years, Theodore Harold Lewis, and her sisters Mary Hollifield and Margaret DuPuy. She is survived by her three children, Kevin Eric Lewis, Kelly Lee Lewis and Karen Ruth Lewis Carter, their spouses, Monica Carriker Lewis and Stephen Brett Carter, five grandchildren, Brittney Sanderson, Joshua Carter, Steven Campbell, Brandi Carpenter, Evans Lewis and six great-grandchildren Lyla Carter, Jaxon Campbell, Rylee Campbell, Megan Gonzalez, Andrew Gonzalez and Kathryn Bryam. Madelyn's family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. Her memorial with take place on Thursday June 2nd, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm at Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home in Matthews, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Madelyn’s name to your local animal shelter, humane society or to the Blind Cat Rescue of St. Pauls, North Carolina.

Madelyn Dayton Lewis

June 1, 1942 - May 24, 2022