Mary Ellen Lewis

Mary Ellen Lewis, age 96 of Hastings, passed away December 27, 2018 at the home of her daughter in Hamilton, Michigan.

Mary was born on August 30, 1922 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the daughter of William B. and Myrtle (Snow) Brock.   She attended Sulphur Springs School, graduating in 1940.   Over the years, Mary worked for North American Aircraft in Dallas, Texas from 1940 to 1943, Carousel Real Estate in Hastings as a secretary, Provincial House in Hastings, as a Nursing Assistant, and also ran a  licensed Adult Foster care in her home in Hastings.

Mary married Joseph C. Lewis on November 16, 1943 in Denver, Colorado. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage, before his passing in 2015.   She enjoyed listening to music, reading, playing games, and spending time with family and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, William and Myrtle Brock, husband, Joseph Lewis, son, Wesley Lewis, grandson, Daniel Lewis, two great-grandchildren, Brady Armour and Adam Tuthill and 10 siblings.  She is survived by her daughters, LaWanda (Roger) Converse, Sharon (Jasper) Travis, Lenay Lawrence, Cheryl (Dave) Snyder and Sue Lewis, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  Dr. Trent Broussard will officiate the service.  A luncheon will follow the memorial service at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI  49058.  A private family burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery.