She married Jim Lewis June 1, 1954.
She was no stranger to hard work, as they became young entrepreneurs by owning rental homes, an apartment complex, a restaurant, and a laundromat.
Novella enjoyed working as a retail associate for over 25 years in the Oklahoma City area.
In her spare time she also enjoyed cooking, canning, search and find puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, coloring, and all of her animals.
She passed away on June 30, 2019 in Del City, Oklahoma.
She was survived by her five children: Levi Lewis of Oklahoma City, Peggie Newark of Del City, Houston Lewis of Oklahoma City, Kay Lewis of Phoenix Arizona, and Evelyn Lewis of Del City. Along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.