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Elena Lewis Obituary

Elena J. Lewis, 83, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington, Indiana. Elena was born in Portland, Maine on February 2, 1942 to Kenneth Slipp Gardiner and Alice Vera Meaden. Elena married her love, Jerry Ellsworth Lewis on December 17, 1964 and together they raised a wonderful, loving family. Elena is survived by her children, Cassie (Rob) Babbs, Allan (Andrea "Angel") Lewis, Jerry Todd (Georgiana "Angie") Lewis, step-sons, Ricky Lewis, Randy Lewis, siblings, Deseree Meaden, Darrel Meaden, Donna Preble, sister-in-laws, Nancy Thacker, Sue Lewis, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Elena was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry, step-son Rusty, one sister, Lexey Dunn and step-father, Lex Meaden. Visitation will be 12:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Friday, July 18, 2025 at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, 105 North Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Dr. Allan Lewis and Rob Babbs will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Owen County Humane Society or St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Elena Lewis, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WTHI-TV 10 News on Oct. 1, 2025.

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