Virginia Louise Lewis
Virginia Louise Lewis
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Virginia Louise Lewis
June 22, 1923 - March, 17, 2023
BLOOMINGTON - Virginia Louise Lewis, 99, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Friday March, 17, 2023, at Sugar Creek in Normal.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday March 21, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Funeral Home in Bloomington, with Pastor Michelle Gierman officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. till the time of the service. A private family burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be left to the Alzheimer's Association.
Virginia was born on June 22, 1923, in Leroy, IL, a daughter of Austin and Virgie Short. She married Franklin Lewis on August 19, 1949, in Leroy. He survives in Bloomington.
Also surviving is her son, William Lewis of Ellsworth; daughter, Peggy Lewis of Tucson, AZ; grandson, Christopher Lewis of Phoenix, AZ; and two great-granddaughters: Teva and Lennon Lewis of Phoenix, AZ. Her brother Floyd Short of Normal, IL, also survives. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three brothers: Raymond, Eugene, and Leland Short.
Virginia loved to work in her yard and plant flowers in her flower garden. She enjoyed to paint and play her organ. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Virginia will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
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Kathy Wylie Ellefson
March 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to Bud, Bill and Peggy for the loss of Virginia `Ginny´ . What a beautiful 99 years of life she had. Blessings and love to the family
Shirley Robertson
March 19, 2023
We are blessed by the length of years we are given with loved ones.
Can't imagine life without them.
Hugs, Uncle Bud and Bill and Peg!
Debra
March 19, 2023
I'm sorry to hear of aunt Gin passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Much love, Debra (Robertson) and Darrell Collingham
Bonnie Albert
March 19, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Virginia´s passing. I met her at Sugar Creek while my mother was there. I loved talking to her. When she told me she was born in LeRoy I couldn´t believe it I have lived in LeRoy my whole life. She was very sweet and nice and I am honored to have known her.
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