Obituary of Barbara Ellen Lewis

Barbara Ellen Lewis, 77, of Ladson, SC joined her husband of 58 years, Ivan Lewis, in heaven on February 23, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Saturday, February 27 at 11:00AM at Deer Park Baptist Church. Rev. John Moore and Rev. Stephen Carr officiating. Visitation will occur one hour prior. Entombment will follow service in Dorchester Memory Gardens. Rev. Vollie Gibbs officiating. Mrs. Lewis was a native of Olney, Illinois having made her home in Charleston for more than 50 years. She was a proud homemaker and military wife(Navy). After her children were grown, she was employed as a library/media assistant at Charleston Southern University. She also was employed by the late Admiral Paul Pihl. Mrs. Lewis was a faithful member of Deer Park Baptist Church and known for her love of family, faith, and friends. She was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing, especially quilts, blankets, and pillows she made for family and friends. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Rod(Julie) Lewis of Ward, SC; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda(Kim) Tapply of Summerville, SC; and a son and daughter-in-law, Mark (Lori) Lewis of Summerville, SC; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Mr. Jim Aloway, Mr. Bill(Billy) Carpenter, Mr. Mark Hawkins, Mr. Tony Owens, Mr. David Rush, and Mr. Ed Stephens, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandsons: Chris Schiffiano, Ryan Johnson, Kyle Lewis, Nicholas Lewis, Robert Talley, Reid Talley, and Riley Lewis. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deer Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 8875 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements are by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services.