Francis J. Lewis

June 26, 1932 — July 27, 2016

Francis J. Lewis, 84, of Star City, passed away peacefully at 8:56 p.m., Wednesday, July 27, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

Born June 26, 1932, in Ripley County, she was the daughter of the late James P. and Laura (LaVada) McEvoy. On July 24, 1951, in Rochester, she married William E. Lewis, he survives.

Francis was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. Francis enjoyed volunteering in her community and participating in athletic and band booster organizations.

Survivors include her husband William E. Lewis of Star City; children: Andrew J. [Cindy] Lewis of Lafayette, Christopher D. [Julie] Lewis of New Albany, Nancy K. [Jeff] Griffeth of Winamac, Dr. J. Andrew Westerman of Ocoee, Florida, and Eric L. [Kory] Westerman of Evansville; sisters: Myra “Mickey” B. Parnell of Huntington, and LaVada A. [Lyle] Butt of Akron; brother Daniel [Millie] McEvoy of Muncie; sister-in-law Dodie Hanson of Ocoee, Florida; brothers-in-law: Gilbert Ory Westerman of Muncie, and John Westerman of North Vernon; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and stepgrandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Miles; sister Kathy McEvoy; brothers: James McEvoy and Gene McEvoy; brother-in-law Carl Westerman; mother-in-law and father-in-law Gilbert and Minny Westerman; and granddaughter Charlotte Westerman.

A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, at Star City West Cemetery with Pastor David Broad officiating. There will be a “pitch in” luncheon in memory of Francis following her service at the Star City Community Center. The family will be providing the meat and drinks.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pulaski County Public Library and/or the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

(Pulaski County Journal — Aug. 10, 2016)

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