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Cleveland Councilwoman Fannie Lewis has died Monday, August 11, 2008
A Cleveland political icon has died. Long-time City Councilwoman Fannie Lewis passed away this morning after a long illness. She was 82. For nearly 3 decades, Lewis served as councilwoman for Cleveland's Hough neighborhood. Over the years, she gained a reputation as a tireless fighter for her ward, and someone who wasn't afraid to tell mayors and business leaders what she thought.
WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports:
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I go back a long way with Fannie, back to Model Cities. She was a no nonsense woman, who believed in her community. I am sorry to hear the news of her passing, but know that I along with many others will remember her strength of will and character. Posted by: Wm Roberson (Detroit) on August 22, 2008 4:36PM
fannie was a great lady. she will be missed. she helped the people of cleveland and was truly an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Posted by: margwilldoo (cleveland) on August 15, 2008 12:10PM
Fannie Lewis was a very strong black influential woman. One thing I can say if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. My aunt was a very impressive black female that believed in peoples rights no matter what race. My aunt believed if you were right you were right if you were wrong you are just that you are wrong. It had nothing to do with color. I thank my aunt for paving the way for all people nationwide and in her neighborhood. I hope to see her street named after her and her home going to be a blessing as she was to our family.
Nannie was who she was to me my aunt. Fannie Lewis strong black female with a lot to say and to stand for was who she was to the world that made a difference in everyones life.
This is from her niece in Keller, Texas Posted by: Tracy Dennard (Keller Texas) on August 12, 2008 8:32AM
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Posted by: Wm Roberson (Detroit) on August 22, 2008 4:36PM
Posted by: margwilldoo (cleveland) on August 15, 2008 12:10PM
Nannie was who she was to me my aunt. Fannie Lewis strong black female with a lot to say and to stand for was who she was to the world that made a difference in everyones life.
This is from her niece in Keller, Texas
Posted by: Tracy Dennard (Keller Texas) on August 12, 2008 8:32AM