Archedelia O Young-Lewis

Archedelia Young-Lewis of Hillsborough, NJ died May 29, 2023. Services were held Friday, June 9, 2023, at United Methodist Church, New Brunswick, NJ. Rev. Marlene Monte was the host pastor and Minister Gary Young officiated. An evening viewing were held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Anderson Funeral Service. Archedelia Young Lewis was born on January 13, 1952, to the late Maybell Herron in Clayton, Alabama. She was the 11th of 13 children. After the death of her mother while she was in high school, “Della” as she was affectionately called, moved to New Brunswick, NJ. Della graduated from New Brunswick High School in 1974. While in high school Della was a member of the Blacks for Unity, a cultural club that promoted Black awareness. Upon graduation Della attended Cheyney State University in Pennsylvania where she received a degree in Special Education. Upon graduation from college Della gave birth to her first child Shelvin Steven Herron. On January 22, 1982, she married Michael Young and to this union were born three children Christopher, Gary, and Michelle. Della was married to Michael for 15 years until his untimely passing on January 22, 1997. Della later married Lavel Lewis, Sr. in 2006 and shared a union for 6 years until his passing in 2012. Della began her tenure in education being employed by Lincoln School and Nyerere Education Institute both in New Brunswick, NJ. She was employed by Somerset County Board of Education for 20 years, being primarily employed by ARC of Somerset County in Manville, NJ working with special education students. She was later employed by the East Orange Board of Education for approximately 20 years working with special education students at Jackson Academy, Benjamin Banneker Middle School and ultimately ending her career in education at East Orange Academy High School before retiring at the age of 66. An avid learner Della received her master’s degree in special education from Marygrove College. Della loved spending time with her family and travelling. She was a member of United Methodist Church in New Brunswick and later a member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Newark. On Monday, May 29, 2023, the Lord called Della home. She was preceded in death in by her mother Maybell Herron, her husband Michael Young, her second husband Lavel Lewis, Sr.; her sisters: Dorothy Leverett, Willie Kate Walker, Lettie Ford, Shirley Coleman; brothers: Bill Scarver, Melvin Herron, Samuel Herron She leaves to cherish her memory her four children, Steven, Christopher, Gary, and Michelle; three grandchildren: Madison, Elijah, and Emmanuel. Three Sisters: Rose “Pearl” Myers of Johnstown, PA; Wille Jean “Nancy” Cain (Louis) of Neshanic Station, NJ, Mabel Calloway of Spartanburg, SC; two Brothers Lewis “Henry” Herron (Lilly) of Blakely, Georgia, and Larry Herron (Bernita) of Aurora, Colorado and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Archedelia O Young-Lewis

January 13, 1956 - May 29, 2023