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Jeanette Lorraine Hubbard-Lewis

  • June 11, 1943 - December 18, 2010
  • Roselle, New Jersey
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“Annette, Prayers of Comfort to you & Family We'll miss that sweet smile & special laugh. Always cherish that special bond you shared as sisters ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Diane Marshburn - Hillside, NJ

“I have great menories of Jeanette while I worked wih her at United Hospitals. She always had a smile on her face. Rest in peace Jeanette you are...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Hazel Myers RN - Plainfield, NJ

“Dear Annette, You have my deepest sympathy. May God continue to strengthen you. He is our refuge at all times. ...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Patricia Fields - Roselle, NJ

“I was so sorry to hear of Jean's death. I miss you two so much...and now Jean is no longer here. She will be sorely missed but God has a plan for...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Ida Jones - Charlotte, NC

“God bless and keep you. Earth has no sorrows heaven cannot heal. ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Edith Smith - Montclair, NJ

“I will miss making chow-chow and sharing family meals with Aunt Jean. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Paul Malanot - Roselle, NJ

“Dear Aunt Annette & Family, Aunt Jean was a nice person. We will dearly miss her warmth, sweet smile, gentle laughter, encouragement and sense of...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Michele, Richard & Paul - Roselle, NJ

“May the light of Auntie Jean shine through those that she loved and all those that she assisted during her service on the earth! Prayer of comfort to...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Ken Alston - Bethlehem Twsp, PA

“Condolences to Annette Hubbard and family.Although I am unable to attend the homegoing service for your sister, you are in our prayers. Jean...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: Jean Kellman-Smith - Hillside, NJ

“Auntie Jean, What I will miss most is your contagious laugh and your sense of humor. You were one beautiful and courageous lady and will be sorely...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Angela Hubbard Woods - niece

“To my dearest Auntie Jean I will miss you so. Thank you for giving me your middle name at birth. I will miss your smile and your laughter. I truly...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Michelle Lorraine Dabney - NJ

“Dear Aunt Lois we are so sorry for your loss but we know that God is in control. She`s home with the King !! ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: James Jones - Linden, NJ

“AUNTIE JEAN YOU WILL BE MISSED AND ALWAYS LOVED THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE WITH ME AND FOR ME AS I WAS GROWING UP> GOD LOVES YOU AND I DO TOO! YOUR...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: belinda Jones - Wilm, NC

“Dear Annette, My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your sister. She is in God's care and so are you. Joanette ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Joanette Keyes - Roselle, NJ


Jeanette Lorraine Hubbard-Lewis was born on June 11, 1943 in Blakely, Georgia in Early County to the late Mrs. Senella Hubbard and the late Mr. Willie S. Hubbard, Sr. Ms. Lewis heard the summons from her heavenly father then petitioned the father to grant some farewell time to family and friends. She accepted the summons on December 18, 2010 to go home to her heavenly father. Jeanette received her elementary and high school education from Washington High School in Blakely, Georgia. She attended Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia for two years, then entered nursing school prior to migrating to New Jersey. Prior to entering Harlem School of Nursing, she worked at Newark Beth Israel as a clerk. She graduated from Harlem School of Nursing in 1966, after which she worked at United Hospitals (formerly Presbyterian Hospital) in Newark, New Jersey. After twelve years being employed by United Hospitals as a Staff Nurse and Head Nurse, she worked briefly at Planned Parenthood. Jeanette then married and traveled to St. Thomas, VI, where she worked at Maternal Child Health (MCH) for 25 years. She retired and moved back to New Jersey. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Newark, New Jersey. There she participated in many health programs sponsored by the Health Committee. Jeanette has been a frequent volunteer in community health such as the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, Lead Program, Mentorship Program and many others. Currently she served on the Roselle Board of Health and the Senior Advisory Committee. She is a member of the NAACP and National Council of Negro Women. She is survived by her two sisters, Althea Lois Jones, Vauxhall, NJ and Annette Hubbard, RN, Roselle, NJ; a brother, James A. Hubbard, MD, Albany, GA (one brother, William Hubbard, Jr. predeceased her). She leaves loving memories of her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Jeanette Lorraine Hubbard-Lewis. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.