Francis J. (McEvoy) 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, 2016 at Pulaski Healthcare 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. Lewis (Cindy) of Lafayette, Christopher D. Lewis (Julie) of New Albany, Nancy K. Griffeth (Jeff) of Winamac, Dr. J. Andrew Westerman of Ocoee, Florida and Eric L. Westerman (Kory) of Evansville, sisters, Myra “Mickey” B. Parnell of Huntington and LaVada A. Butt (Lyle) of Akron, brother, Daniel McEvoy (Millie) of Muncie, sister-in-law, Dodie Hanson of Ocoee, Florida, and brothers in law, Gilbert Ory Westerman of Muncie and John Westerman of North Vernon. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and step grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Miles, sister, Kathy McEvoy, brothers, James McEvoy and Gene McEvoy, brother in law, Carl Westerman, mother and father in law, Gilbert and Minny Westerman and granddaughter, Charlotte Westerman.
A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016 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 Winamac Library and/or the Pulaski County Community Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Royal Center Chapel.