Barbara Mae Lewis
July 29, 1942 - July 22, 2024
Barbara Mae Lewis, age 81, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was kind, caring, and loved by many. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Born in her family home in North East, MD on July 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Celia Belle Kerns and Elmer Kline Kerns. Barbara graduated from North East High School in 1960. In her senior year, Barbara was the captain of the cheerleading team, the vice president of her class, and she was voted “most versatile”. Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Robert R. Lewis, on September 30, 1961. After graduating, she pursued a career working as a secretary at Avon.
Barbara enjoyed watching game shows, playing word games, listening to music, going to aerobics classes and playing outside with her children and grandchildren. She was also a lover of hummingbirds and baking, especially pies.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her grandson, Benjamin Lewis. She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Lewis; their four children, Robert Lewis II (Pam), Cindy Miller (Kent), Eric Lewis (Amy Ottinger), and Keith Lewis (Danielle); brother, Ken Kerns; and sister, Margie Spotswood. Barbara and Robert created a village and she is also survived by 10 of her 11 grandchildren, Joshua Lewis, Anna Lee, Heather Midash, Stephanie Lewis, Courtney Sheats, Ahren Lewis, Luke Lewis, Brooke Miller, Aaron Lewis, Emily Lewis; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 pm until 4 pm on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 East Main Street, Middletown, DE. A second visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am where a remembrance service will begin at 11 am at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 135 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134 or online by clicking here.
Lita Miller
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Lewis family. You’re in our thoughts.
Love Lita, Anna and Carlos
Bruce & Louise Eastburn
Our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to Bob and Pam and the entire Lewis family.
Carol Kidsell
I worked with Barbara at Avon. She was always so pleasant and I enjoyed
working with her during those years. Sympathy and prayers to her family.
Charlotte Wood
To the Lewis Family, Our most sincere condolences to each of you. We have so many enjoyable memories growing up in Brookside with all our families! Hold on to your memories she will forever be in your hearts! 💕 May she be in heavenly peace
JAMES A DIBUO
To the entire Lewis family our deepest sympathies. I have known Barbara since I was a child. I always remember that she had smile on her face whenever I saw her. She was a very kind person. She was a loving mother and wife. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Bruce Kelley
My prayers are with you and the family. May God welcome you ( Mrs. Lewis )with open arms you will surely be missed.