Johanna R. Lewis
September 13, 1927 ~ November 8, 2013
Johanna Roberta Cooning Lewis, 86, Indianapolis, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. She was born September 13, 1927, in Indianapolis, to the late Leon and Ethel (Caylor) Cooning. She married the late Rilus M. Lewis in 1974.
She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1945 and worked for 30 years at Indiana Bell, retiring in 1990 as a senior account clerk. She also taught Sunday School for many years at East 10th Street United Methodist Church. Joan was always the life of the party and always had a story to tell. She loved her family dearly and was a truly giving person.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Leon, Jr. and Jack Cooning.
Survivors include her twin brother, James Cooning (Grace) of Indianapolis; step daughters, Evelyn White (Lester) of Pendleton and Marietta Greene (Martin) of California; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to the staff at Rosegate, especially Vanessa and Marti.
The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Aunt Joey…… The life of the party. She was the most caring and loving person. She never forgot a birthday or major event in my or my family’s life. Talking to her on the phone was always a joy… I could always see the smile on her face by hearing her voice on the phone. My favorite story she told was when she drove her car through her family room (converted garage) and ran over her phone. Her conversation with the phone company to replace her phone was priceless. Aunt Joey, we miss you and love you ! Craig, Susan, Christopher and Taylor Cooning
To my twin sister:What a privilege to grow up with such a loving and generous sister who always thought of others before herself. Joey, I love you very much and will miss you so much. Your twin, Jim
Aunt Joey…You always reflected love to everyone you met. A great story-teller and collector of people. I will miss you hugs, laughter, and funny stories. My sweet childhood memories include you, right in the middle. Mike, Emily and I will keep your memories close to our heart. Peg
Aunt Joey, You were always a positive influence and smiling face I looked forward to seeing. Love you and miss you. -Rob
Aunt Joey, You will be missed sorely…. You were such a special person in our lives. We always enjoyed hearing all your stories and especially the memories from our childhood when you and Baba took care of me… Pam and I think of you always and will miss your smile and voice… Love Mike and Pam
Aunt Joey, We will miss your bright smile, your wonderful sense of humor and your fantastic story telling skills! We always loved to hear about our childhood from your point of view! I love you Aunt Joey! Kathy
Aunt Joey- I always will remember your cheerful attitude, sweet personality and zest for life. What a wonderful person you were- you always had a smile to share or a funny story to tell. We love and miss you! Love, Lauren, Art, Ava and Mila P.S.- Ava plays with the Ark you sent her every day. Someday I’ll get to tell her all about her great-great-aunt who gave it to her 😉