Mrs. Thelma Lewis Prevatte, age 96, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home. She was born in Robeson County, NC, on June 8, 1924 to the late   J. Paul Lewis, Sr. and the late Annie Rhyne Lewis.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, J. Paul Lewis, Jr.; a son, Gregory Prevatte; and a sister, Merriam Carroll.

She is survived by her husband, James B. Prevatte of the home; a son, Eric Keith Prevatte and wife Jeannette of Lumberton, NC; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marguerite Huffman of Clarkton, NC.

A private graveside service will be held at Prevatte Family Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association of Eastern NC, 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC  27612.