Erma
J. Lewis, 93, of Galesburg, IL passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019,
8:00 a.m. at the Roseville Rehab and Healthcare Center Roseville,
IL. She was born Sunday, May 10, 1925, in Ellison Township, IL the
daughter of Sidney Matthew and Esther Lucretia (Neidy) Smith. She
married Arthur Lee Lewis on 9/21/1950 in Colorado Springs, CO, he
preceded her in death.
She
is survived by one daughter, Michelle MacAlpine, as well as nine
grandchildren: Derrick Laughter, Chale’ Laughter, Barrett Laughter,
Stephen Lewis, Breanna Smith, Michelle Bouquet, Kira MacAlpine, and
Caylan MacAlpine; 8 great grandchildren: Jaden Zamora, Rylahn Wesson,
Harley Wesson Ezekiel Wesson, Haley Laughter, Libbey Lewis Smith, Adelyn
Laughter, and Alton Lewis. One brother Vance (Betty) Smith of
Roseville.
She
was preceded in death by her husband, (Arthur Lee), daughter (Sharon
Kay Laughter) and son (Michael Ray Lewis)and sisters Eloise ( Wayne)
Lowderman, Ima Jean (Roy) Bycroft and Gaila ( Raymond) Parsons.
Erma
graduated from Cottage Hospital, Galesburg in 1949 as a registered
Nurse. Together with her husband, Arthur Lee, she formed Superior
Construction Co and Lewis Construction, Inc. in 1951 and worked there
for 35 years until they retired in 1986.
Cremation rites have been accorded, Memorial service will be Friday, April 12, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at the Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL, visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the East Linwood Cemetery following the service. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com. Wise Family Funeral Home Roseville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
