Edwina June Lewis, 71, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 8, 1949, in Oakland City, Ind., to Edwin R. Kell and Ermadel June (Null) Miller.
Edwina was a bookkeeper for 13 years at The Wheelchair Shop. She retired in 2011. Edwina was a member of First Church of God. She enjoyed playing the piano and spending time with her family.
On March 9, 1968, in Michigan City, Ind., she married Robert “Bob” A. Lewis, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, David (Erin) Lewis of La Porte and Lisa (Michael) Typpi of La Porte; 7 grandchildren, Scott (Brittany) Typpi, Samantha (Craig) Stidham, Seth Typpi, Ava Pumroy, and Ethan, Eden, and Ellery Dolezal; 5 great-grandchildren, Milo Zirzow, Jerzey, Paizley, and Eazton Stidham, and Ava Typpi; mother, Ermadel Miller of Gibson County, Ind.; siblings, Fred (Susan) Kell of Loganville, Ga., Esther (Doug) Brown of Michigan City and Joyce (Troy) Virden of Owensville, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edwin Kell; father-in-law, Howard Lewis; and mother-in-law, Wilma Lewis.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 12, at First Church of God with Pastor Jeff Zigler officiating. Burial will follow at Door Village Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at First Church of God and from 10 a.m. until the service Tuesday at the church.
Due to the recent governor’s order, anyone attending the visitation and/or service is asked to follow the state guidelines concerning public gatherings.
Memorial donations may be made to First Church of God-Missions, 2020 E. Lincoln Way, La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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