Lorene Lewis daughter of the late Ollie Dunnegan Albert and Sanford Albert was born in Redford, Missouri, on February 2, 1932. She departed this life at Iron County Hospital in Ironton, Missouri, on September 16, 2011, having attained the age of 79 years, seven months and 14 days.
On December 4, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas, Lorene was united in marriage to Cubie Ray Lewis and to this union five children were born. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2002. Lorene's hobbies included sewing, reading, fishing and collecting rocks. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Anthony and Donald Lewis, and sister, Betty Goodson.
Lorene is survived by two sons, Alexander Lewis and wife Lori Ann of Fountain, Colorado, Philip Lewis and wife Shannon of Redford, one daughter, Peggy Thielman and husband Charles of Cape Girardeau, 14 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert Brunk of Ellington. Lorene will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Monday, September 19, 2011 at 10:00 A.M.
Funeral Services: Monday, September 19th at 1:00 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pat Pyles
Burial: Redford Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Phil Lewis, Dale Morrison, Randy Brunk, Wayne Chitwood, Danny Brunk and Tom Espy.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Whole Health Outreach