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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Rita Kay Lewis( July 1, 1951 - January 28, 2012 )
Rita Kay Lewis, 60, of Remington, died at 9:29 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 due to an automobile accident in White County. She was born July 1, 1951 in Logansport to William and Rosalee (Bowman) Seward. She graduated from Carroll High School in 1969. She was previously married to Andrew Brannon on October 20, 1978, he preceded her in death in May 2008. She then married Ronald Wayne Lewis on December 12, 2009 at Crestview Church in Lafayette. He passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the same automobile accident. She lived in Flora until 1992 before moving to Lafayette, and she later moved to Remington. She retired from State Farm in 2007, and later worked at the Remington IGA. She was a member of Crestview Church in Lafayette, and she also attended the First Christian Church in Remington, where she attended Bible study. Rita enjoyed playing the piano, cross-stitching, collecting Precious Moments figurines, country music, and she was also a NASCAR fan. Surviving with her parents are two sons, Matt Garrison of Franklin, IN and Greg Garrison (wife: Leah) of Indianapolis and one sister, Nancy Gordon (husband: Gilbert) of Lafayette. Rita adored and loved spending time with her grandchildren, Courtney, Derek, Nicholas, Ian and Ben Garrison, and she also cherished her precious dog, Radar. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tom Seward. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Rita and Ronald's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EST) Wednesday, February 1, 2012 also at the funeral home with Rev. Randy Sparks and Pastor Thom Redmond officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Guardian Angel Hospice of Lafayette.
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