Camille Lewis

Blount

Camille Lewis Blount 95, a beloved and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother transitioned peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at her home in Richmond, VA. She was born December 2, 1930 to the late Alfred and Beatrice Lewis in Richmond VA.

Camille accepted Christ at an early age at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church, and in 1970 she joined her family at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church where she was a devoted and faithful member for fifty-six (56) years. She was a Deaconess, served on the Usher Board, Treasurer of the Senior Group and member of the Hospitality Committee.

She was educated in the Richmond Public School System and was a graduate of Armstrong High School, Class of 1947. She was employed by Miller & Rhodes, Continental Insurance and Blue Cross and Blue Shield, from which she later retired. She loved being with family and friends, traveling and was an advocate pinochle and bid whist player.

In addition to her parents, Camille was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph B. Blount; son, Derwood J. Blount and siblings, Albert Lewis, Leah S. Bailey, Reginald Summerset and Constance S. Dingle.

Surviving are three daughters, Diane B. Williams (Morton), Denise A. and Dorene Y. Blount; four grandchildren, Sharawn D. Williams, Kelly W. Smith (Richard), Jerrell D. Blount (Angie) and devoted grandson, Derrick A. Blount; seven great-grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Williams, Kylah, Jaiden, Jordan and Richard Smith, Khamari and Kashae Blount; four sisters-in- law, Viola B. Hatcher, Annie B. Blount, Virginia S. Lewis and Rev. Brenda Summerset; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home,115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1408 W. Leigh Street. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.