Karlotta Bohl Lewis, 78, of Quitman, Mississippi, passed away on December 19, 2020, at Anderson Regional Hospital in Meridian, MS. She was born on October 22, 1942, to Karl and Louise (Carlson) Bohl in Quitman, MS.
Karlotta is survived by two sons, Stephen (Dyna) Lewis and Kris (Stephanie) Lewis, both of Stonewall, MS; three daughters, Karla “Sissy” (Randy) Taylor of Butler, AL, Tina (Terry) Clinkenbeard of Houston, TX, and Kristen (Todd) Owen of Meridian, MS; three brothers Jim (Roberta) Bohl of Athens, AL, Tommy (Frances) Bohl of Enterprise, MS, and Walter Bohl of Pascagoula, MS; 12 grandchildren, Chase Lewis of Quitman, MS, Scott (K’lyn) Williams of Quitman, MS, Natalie (Joe) Cartulla of Quitman, MS, Jonathan (Montserratt) Clinkenbeard of Houston, TX, Jessica (Alec) Ross of Denver, CO, Karly Owen and Katelin Owen of Meridian, MS, Eli Lewis and Ella Kate Lewis of Stonewall, MS, DaLana Todd of Carthage, MS, Riley Taylor of Butler, AL, Riggs (Jenny) Taylor of Birmingham, AL; six great-grandchildren, Ramzlee Lewis, Khloe Todd, Kara Cartulla, Dominic Cartulla, Memphis Williams and Esther Clinkenbeard.
Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd H. Lewis, Jr.; her parents, Karl and Louise Bohl; and her brother, David Bohl.
She was a great wife to Junior for 59 years and theirs was a great love story. They lived a life of faithfulness, steadfast hope and prayer. They shared a love for God, each other and their children. They leave behind a Christian heritage and legacy of love. There is a plaque that hangs in their home that reads, “A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people that refuse to give up on each other.” Her children are heartbroken, yet happy for their Mama and Daddy that they are together again for eternity with no more pain and no more stress. They are so thankful for the love and discipline given them as children and continued love and guidance as adults so that they would be the men and women their parents wanted them to be.
Some of Karlotta’s children’s best moments were spent in her kitchen with her teaching them how to cook or watching her cut out patterns and sew. She cooked and sewed for lots of people in our city and county. She also kept many children in her home over the years. She was multi-talented. She influenced her children’s lives in so many ways. Most importantly, she taught them to fiercely love Jesus, to love the Word of God and stand on his promises, taught them to pray and trust God with their lives. She kept a song on her heart and many times they would find her singing songs of inspiration, hymns or choruses while washing dishes or doing other chores.
She had scriptures she would quote to encourage them, herself or others through whatever situation they faced. The last scripture she quoted was Psalm 138:8, “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.” Another favorite verse of hers was Isaiah 54:13, “All your children will be taught by the Lord and great shall be the peace of your children.” Her one constant prayer was that all five of her children would serve God.
Visitation was held Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. at Wright’s Funeral Home in Quitman, Mississippi. A graveside service was held Saturday, December 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Quitman, Mississippi, with Bro. Dennis Coats officiating.
Pallbearers were Scott Williams, Chase Lewis, Eli Lewis, Joe Cartulla, Riley Taylor, Randy Taylor and Todd Owen. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Bohl, Tommy Bohl and Jimmy Lewis.
Online condolences can be given at www.wrightsfuneral.com.
