Theresa Berniece Lewis, 92, of Albion and formerly of Huntington, passed away on Sunday May 26, 2024 at her home. Theresa grew up in the Catholic Church. She had worked at H-K Porter for 33 years before retiring in 1991. Theresa was a member of the Women of the Moose, American Legion Post 7, Eagles Lodge 1906 of Columbia City and VFW Post 4717 of Wolf Lake.
Theresa was born on November 16, 1931 in Huntington, a daughter of the late Leo and Lena (Schenkel) Homier.
She was united in marriage to Jim Lewis on March 20, 1966 in Huntington. Her husband preceded her in death on March 21, 1994.
Survivors include a daughter: Kathy (Doug) Stevens of Albion; three grandchildren:Lena (Kody Callicoat) Hatch of Homer MI, Ericka (Graham) Hartley of Fort Wayne, and James (Rebecca) Stevens of Huntington; 6 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.
Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five sisters: Mildred Shaneyfelt, Sarah Covey, Mary Covey, Edna Jeffrey, and Rita Whisenhunt; and three brothers: Charles Homier Sr., Emmet Homier, and Dick Homier; and a companion: Butch Gearhart.
A visitation will take place on Monday, June 3, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, located at 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington IN 46750.
Additional Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, prior to a procession for Riverside Cemetery in Andrews for a graveside service.
Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Andrews.
Memorial donations can be made out to Moose Charities in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street Huntington IN 46750.
