Velva J. Lewis

Velva Jean Polen Lewis, 77, of Logansport formerly of Lucerne passed away at 12:02 a.m., Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Chase Center. Born on February 18, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Famie (Carpenter) Rowe. On July 11, 1953 she married Allen Richard Polen. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1991. She later married James E. Lewis on March 28, 1995 and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2004. Jean was a farm wife who helped her husband Allen on their dairy farm. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and listening to music. Survivors include her children, Charles "Rick" Polen of Lucerne, Terry Polen (Holly) of Lucerne, Peggy Benson (Curt) of Lucerne, Cindy Schirm (Jon) of Logansport and Tracy Polen (Carl Scott) of Lucerne, brothers, Seldon Rowe of Plymouth and Jess Mullins of Knox, sister, Melovie Rudd of Knox, grandchildren, Danielle Henry (Joshua) of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Mark Polen, Nicholas Polen both of Lucerne, Tony Corn (Angie) of Kewanna, Jerica Weaver (Phil) of Burnettsville, Linsey Reed (Kyle) of Royal Center, Brandy Temple of Logansport, Kellie Weaver of Greenwood and Ashley Scott of Lucerne, and great grandchildren, Jenna Weaver, Blaine Weaver, Eli Reed, Madison Temple, Jackson Temple and Paisli Winn. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Chaplain Dolly Bowen. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Association. Please sign the online guest book and condolences at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.