Lorna Louise Lewis
Lorna Louise Scott Lewis, 93, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bella Vista. She was born May 13, 1924, in Eddyville, Iowa, to John D. and Nellie A. DeGeus Scott.
She married James E. Lewis in 1943, and lived and worked in Albia and Oskaloosa, Iowa, Camdenton, Mo., and Olathe, Kan., before moving to Bella Vista.
She was active in the Highland Christian Church through worship, Disciples Women, Sunday School, and Meals On Wheels. She was a lifetime member of The Order of Eastern Star, a long-time member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Albia, Iowa, and Chapter BO-BY in Bella Vista. She enjoyed fishing and golfing.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James E. Lewis; twin daughters, Neeltjie Ann Lewis and Kathryn Louise Lewis; and her two sisters, Mildred Belzer and Ruth Derby of Albia.
She is survived by her daughters, Dianne (Dennis) Thrasher of Chestertown, Md., and Jean (Bryce) Anderson of Bella Vista. Through blended families, she was blessed with six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at the Highland Christian Church, 1500 Forest Hills Boulevard, Bella Vista, AR 72715.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highland Christian Church, 1500 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715, or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.funeral mation.com.