Shelley Lee Lewis, 69, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born on June 21, 1955 in Peoria, a daughter of Jimmy Barton and Doris (Garrison) Barton. Shelley married William Raymond "Bill" Lewis on September 15, 1984 in Peoria. He survives.
She is also survived by one sister, Dedra Jensen of Tampa, Florida; one brother, Jay "Scott" (Jamie) Barton of East Peoria; sister-in-law, Sharon (Ron) Symonds of East Peoria; brother-in-law, John (Cheryl) Lewis of Cocoa, Florida; four nieces, Missi (Jorge) Avila, Kelley Burns, Jill (Tom Ludwig) Lewis-Ludwig, and Ryanne (Nathan) Carr; four nephews, Smokey (Natalie) Symonds, Jason (Ashley) Barton, Jacob Barton, and Johnathan (Alexis) Lewis; great-nieces, Anabella, Clarabella, and Isabella Avila; and many other great-nieces and great-nephews; and her best friend, Becky (Dave) Folck of Peoria.
Shelley was preceded in death by parents.
She graduated from ICC with a nursing degree.
Shelley last worked for ORA & Associates in Bettendorf, Iowa. She previously worked various nursing jobs in Peoria and Naperville.
She was an avid shopper, traveler, beach lover, hostess, party planner, and baker. Shelley especially loved spending time with her family and her home was always open to family, friends, guests, and made everyone feel welcome. She was the best aunt and great-aunt ever.
Shelley's celebration of life gathering will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, 2021 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604. Her celebration of life service will take place at 5:00 pm also on Monday at the funeral chapel. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota at https://www.mayoclinic.org/giving-to-mayo-clinic
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