Sadie Helen Richardson Lewis, 85, passed away on January 11, 2026. She was a resident of Arnold, Missouri, having moved there in 2003. Sadie was born in Alton, Illinois, to the late John and Alice Richardson. Her sister, Lucy Richardson, and brothers, Jack and John Richardson, preceded her in death.
Sadie was a manager for Siebold’s Bakery for 25 years. She was a devoted, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 65 years, Arthur Lewis, her sister, Lola Newell of Alton, Illinois, her children: Dave (Terrie) Lewis, Steve (Renee) Lewis, Gary (Lori) Lewis, Rhonda (Paul) Smallwood, Grandchildren: Derek Lewis, Nick (Kaitlyn) Lewis, Lindsey (Gene) Watson, Grant (Kamielle) Lewis, Cody (Brooke) Hindes, Keenen (Gennifer) Hindes, Jordan Lewis, Jaren Lewis, Sara Lewis, Great-grandchildren: Elisha and Eden Lewis, Rockwell Lewis, Harlow Lewis, Landon and Carson Hindes, Asher and Emmett Hindes, Adelyn, Amelia and Annelise Watson as well as several nieces and nephews.
The Remembrance of Life Service will be conducted on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 12:00 pm at Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Boulevard, Bethalto, Illinois, with her sons, Gary and Steve, officiating. Grandchildren Derek Lewis, Nick Lewis, Cody Hindes, Keenen Hindes, Grant Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Jaren Lewis and Sara Lewis will serve as casket bearers. A private interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Saturday at Bethalto Church of God. Kutis South County Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
We are so very sorry for your families loss. Sadie was a wonderful, sweet, caring woman, & we are blessed & thankful to have known her, as she was our son-in-law’s grandmother. She sure loved her family deeply. Sending prayers & our sympathy to you all. 🙏❤️
Our thoughs and prayers are with the entire family as you mourn the passing of your mother, grandmother and friend. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Be strengthened in the knowledge that she is released from the limitations of this life,to realise the unending fullness of eternal life in the presence of God
May God continue to comfort and heal your hearts as you grieve your going home of your sweet Mother! 🙏
On behalf of the Mullings family and Mt. Bethel Church of God, Trenton, NJ, we extend heartfelt condolences to Bishop Gary Lewis and family on the passing of your mother, grandmother, etc Sis Sadie Lewis. May the Lord grant comfort, peace, and strength.
We love you so much
Bridget and I extend our heartfelt condolences. We pray that the Holy Spirit comforts and covers your entire family with His peace and presence.
The entire Florida Church of God send our love and prayers to your family during this time of great loss.