She attended Longton High School. After graduating she moved to Wichita for work where she met her husband Carl Lewis and they were wed on Halloween in 1958. They had 3 sons, Scott, Bruce & Gary, thankfully for them, none born on Halloween. Preceded in Death by Parents, Husband Carl Lewis of 54 years, Brother Donald (Evelyn) Hagan & Sister Clella (Algie) Ellis. Survivors include sons Scott (Kris) Lewis, Bruce (Tiffany) Lewis, Gary (Mary) Lewis, 9 Grandchildren & 15 Great Grandchildren.
Nana was a 60 Year Charter Member of American Legion Post 401 in South Wichita and a 58 year member of 8 & 40 Salon helping children and veterans alike for all of those years. She also built a career as a Tupperware Host & Manager serving the area women's kitchen needs for over 3 decades. Then utilized these skills as a Walmart associate helping even more women. Nana was happiest when helping others.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, with the Funeral Service following at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, Kansas 67209. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Garden of the Gospels, Wichita.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Treasurer, Jean Kimminau, 8 & 40 Salon 369, 4760 N. Glendale, Bel Aire, Kansas 67220.
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