Janet Eleanor Lewis

Janet S. Lewis, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 at her home in Hampstead, NC. She was surrounded by her beloved family members and her sweet pet companion, Willy. She was born on April 30, 1936 in Buhl, Idaho to the late Taylor Ardis and Helen Margaret Shriver. She was preceded in death by her husband William Wilson Lewis Jr. and son William Mark Lewis. She is survived by her son Donald Reid and his Fiancée Ginny Sherrod of Hampstead, NC, daughter Joyce and her husband Thomas (Tad) Diggett of Hampstead, NC, son Ronald Keith and his wife Julie Lewis of Elizabeth City, NC, son David Lee and wife Johnna Lewis of Hertford, NC. Also surviving is her sister Carolyn Janzen of Kansas, grandchildren Bradley, Will, Nathan, Sarah, Saysha, Steven, Michael, Samantha, Dylan, Nickolas, and Bryan along with 9 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A homemaker most of her life until she and her husband, Bill, purchased the Vicki Villa motel and Golden Lion Pub in Elizabeth City, NC. Many memories were made there and will never be forgotten by family members and friends of the community. After Bills passing, Jan retired and purchased a home on Raleigh Street in Elizabeth City. Some years later, she and her son Mark relocated to Hampstead, NC. where her daughter Joyce resided. This was her final home. Jan’s number one priority was her endless devotion in taking care of her family. Her love of art inspired her paintings which she shared with her family and will be forever be treasured. Other interests included her love of gardening, bird watching, and donating to the local SPCA to assist in helping with those without a voice. She was our “go to” with advice and encouragement with all things related to gardening. She continuously kept current with technology, as her love to stay sharp and up to date was important. Special thanks for her caregivers Don, Ginny and Joyce whom all cared for her during her very difficult illness. Thank you to her primary care physician Dr. Manolukas, Lower Cape Fear Hospice nurses, CNA’s and Chaplin that guided us through her spiritual journey to ensure she was comfortable and could remain at her home as she wished. Mom’s legacy of quick wit, caring heart and love of family will remain with us for forever. As Service of Remembrance will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 2:00 o’clock in Twiford Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, NC by Rev. F. Joe Griffith. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Immediately following the service, the family will receive friends and relatives at the Elizabeth City Moose Lodge #1847, 1101 W. Ehringhaus Street, Elizabeth City, NC. Flowers are welcome, or the family suggests memorial donations be sent to the Pender County Humane Society, PO Box 626, Burgaw, NC 28425 in memory of Mrs. Lewis. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.

Janet Eleanor Lewis

April 30, 1936 - March 10, 2018