Born Feb. 16, 1929, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Walter E. and Ruth (Bland) Bailey.
She graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, and worked as a teacher's assistant at the Spencer Elementary School, retiring after many years in 1992.
She was a member of the Cornerstone Bible Church of Vandalia.
Survivors include: her husband of 60 years, Preston E. Lewis; one son, Richard E. (Lois) Lewis, of Carlisle; two daughters, Sherry A. (David) Lewis, of Scotia, NY and Robin L. (Jeff) Cooper, of Gosport; one brother, Walter E. Bailey, of Hudson, FL, seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both parents; and two brothers, Donald, and Glen Bailey. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer with Pastor Bobby Shipman officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home, and also Saturday from 8:30 A.M. until time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Society c/o the funeral home.