An Open Letter
to Fans & Friends,
It is with a heavy
heart I write these words to all of you who have supported my mama, Polly,
and The Lewis Family for many years. A few
days ago, Mama was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, plus Lewy body dementia. While Parkinson’s typically affects motor
skills, over 50% of Parkinson’s patients develop Parkinson’s disease dementia
(PDD), which is a Lewy body dementia that affects cognitive skills by disrupting
perception, thinking, and behavior. By the
symptoms Mama is experiencing, we are told that she is in the very early stages. She has begun medication and we are hopeful
because of the early diagnosis. It is
important to Mama that all of you know so that your prayers would be with her in the years
ahead as she continues traveling.
I’m certain that
all of you who have ever met her are fully aware of why her grandfather called her
“Sunshine”. If you were fortunate
enough to meet her, you also know that she never forgot a face or a name. While everything inside me wants to scream out
that life isn’t fair, I am quietly stilled by the message that each of our families
has sung about through the years. God is
faithful and is an ever present help in our time of need.
Mama is committed to
the music and to the fans, just as her Daddy, Mama and brother were committed for so many
years. She plans to continue her regular
touring schedule of 100,000 miles annually for as many years as God allows and is looking
forward to seeing each of you through her travels. Please
pray for Mama. We love and deeply appreciate
all of you for your concern and continued prayers.
Sheri Easter
MC work onstage. Polly has been
featured on many of the best-known Lewis Family songs including 'Slippers With Wings'.
Polly has a daughter, 
