Woman who loved to sing and pray died from COVID-19 complications
Detroiter Brenda Rena Lewis loved to have gatherings, and they involved singing, praying and eating. The Northwestern High School graduate and retired health care worker was 68 when she died April 16 as a result of COVID-19 complications at Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield. “My mom loved to cook and bake for everyone, her church and neighbors,” said her daughter Lakisia Boone. “The holidays were her days because she loved to shine. She would do everything herself.” With her strong soprano voice, she traveled to churches to sing and was a member of several singing groups,...