Jean A. Lewis

COUDERSPORT, Pa. - Jean Amundson Lewis, 79, a resident of Sweden Valley Manor, and formerly of Bellefonte, passed away Friday (Aug. 12, 2016) at Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, with her loving family gathered around her. At Jean's request, there was no public visitation, and a private service for the family was held Sunday (Aug. 14, 2016) at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home in Shinglehouse, with the Rev. Russell J. Horning, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Shinglehouse, officiating.

Jean was a twin daughter of Robert Amundson and Francis Magnuson Timlin-Buskirk, born Dec. 8, 1936, in Punxsutawney. Her surviving sister, Joan, is married to James North and resides in DuBois.

Jean was a graduate of Port Allegany High School and completed the training as a registered nurse in Sharon. She married Norman A. Lewis after completing her education and remained a full-time stay-at-home mom, raising and training her four children in Howard.

She is survived by her loving children, Bradley A. (Beth) Lewis of Shinglehouse, Cheryl A. (Raymond) Gardner of Bellefonte, Brian S. (Stefanie) Lewis also of Bellefonte and N. Andrew (Robin) Lewis of Port Matilda. She was very proud of her 10 grandchildren, Amber, Josh, Cara, Benton, Ashley, Jaclyn, Britney, Austin, Andrew and Ethan, as well as her 16 great-grandchildren.

Nothing gave Jean greater pleasure than spending time with her children and grandchildren. Many days she attended family activities at school, church, athletic events and in her community that gave her a sense of pride. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and maintained an apartment on East Howard Street in Bellefonte. Jean enjoyed doing word puzzles, playing cards and competing with friends and family in a game or two of Rummikub.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in Jean's name.

To express condolences or share a fond memory of Jean, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.