Chris Lewis
November 1, 1949 — May 13, 2022
Chris Lewis, 72, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, May 13, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church, 5338 Johnson Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church.
Chris was born November 1, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of James and Beverly (Stone) Thomas. She was united in marriage to Larry David Lewis on February 28, 1970, in Cedar Rapids. Chris was a stay-at-home mother until she started a house cleaning business. She later worked for Meth-Wick, and then Rockwell Collins until her retirement.
Chris was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the VIF Ladies Group. She belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, serving as Queen. Chris enjoyed traveling and camping. She also enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, and puzzles. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Larry Lewis of Cedar Rapids; children, Michell Lewis of Cedar Rapids and her children, Cameron, Cody and Brooklyn, and her grandchildren, Carter and Owen, Tammy (Shane) Kies of Atkins and their children, Miranda, Keegan, Kail, and Kade, and Brian Lewis of Atkins and his children, Collin, Hannah, Micah, and Wyatt; siblings, Tim, Ken, and Carol Thomas; and best friend, Karen Bardwell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beverly Thomas; and two brothers, Terry Thomas and “Little Michael.”
Chris was born November 1, 1949, in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of James and Beverly (Stone) Thomas. She was united in marriage to Larry David Lewis on February 28, 1970, in Cedar Rapids. Chris was a stay-at-home mother until she started a house cleaning business. She later worked for Meth-Wick, and then Rockwell Collins until her retirement.
Chris was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the VIF Ladies Group. She belonged to the Beta Sigma Phi sorority, serving as Queen. Chris enjoyed traveling and camping. She also enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, and puzzles. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Larry Lewis of Cedar Rapids; children, Michell Lewis of Cedar Rapids and her children, Cameron, Cody and Brooklyn, and her grandchildren, Carter and Owen, Tammy (Shane) Kies of Atkins and their children, Miranda, Keegan, Kail, and Kade, and Brian Lewis of Atkins and his children, Collin, Hannah, Micah, and Wyatt; siblings, Tim, Ken, and Carol Thomas; and best friend, Karen Bardwell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Beverly Thomas; and two brothers, Terry Thomas and “Little Michael.”
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