Lewis, Jean

Jean Lewis, age 72, of Athens passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at St. John’s Hospital.

She is survived by her husband James Lewis, two daughters Kathy (John) Richardson and Kim (Tim) Richardson; three sons James (Robin) Lewis, Richard (Rita) Lewis, and Robert (Dawn) Lewis; thirteen grandchildren John, Jennifer, Ricky, Chrissy, Ashley, Allison, Jessica, Stephanie, Kaitlin, Jordyn, Morgan, Marissa, and Justin; and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters Jay Marinelli, Kay Anders, Sherry Berry, and one brother Harvey Anders, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Jimmy and Kenny, and two sisters Deborah and Janice.

Jean was born December 29, 1940 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of James and Doris (DeSanto) Anders.

She married James Lewis on June 27, 1959 in Springfield, IL.

Jean loved spending time with her grandchildren and family and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 10 AM until 12 NOON at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 12 NOON at Mott & Henning Funeral Home.

Fr. James Palakudy will be officiating.

Burial will be at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John’s Hospice.