Xernona has paid an emotional tribute (via 11Alive) to John Lewis on his funeral in Atlanta on Thursday, July 30th. She recalled the time when she introduced John and future wife Lilian, revealing …
7/30/2020 · When they had their son, John -Miles Lewis , Clayton , the couple’s witty friend, became his godmother. During her eulogy , she asked John -Miles, their only child, to stand.
7/31/2020 · At the funeral for civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis , longtime friend Xernona Clayton told the story of how Lewis and his late wife, Lillian Miles Lewis , first met. Watch her remarks.
7/31/2020 · Civil rights leader Xernona Clayton brought humor to the service by sharing the personal story of how she had introduced Lewis to his late wife, Lillian.
7/30/2020 · At the funeral for civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis , longtime friend Xernona Clayton told the story of how Lewis and his late wife, Lillian Mil…
7/31/2020 · Xernona Clayton , the founder of the Trumpet Foundation, spoke of the love story between Rep. John Lewis and his late wife Lillian Miles Lewis . Clayton said she had set the two up.
7/30/2020 · Xernona Clayton , a longtime civil rights advocate, humorously recalled her strong-armed and ultimately successful efforts to effect a love match between a young Mr. Lewis and his future wife …
7/30/2020 · Xernona Clayton is a close friend to the Lewis family and the founder of the Trumpet Foundation. 11Alive is Where Atlanta Speaks. We believe that news should…
7/31/2020 · Civil rights leader Xernona Clayton lead her eulogy by describing how she played matchmaker for Lillian Miles and Lewis , inviting them to a New Year’s Eve party that was—surprise—actually a …
8/3/2020 · Who is Xernona Clayton ? The Atlantan has gotten lots of social media attention since she spoke at John Lewis ‘ funeral and told the story of how Lewis and his wife met.
