Shirley “Trudy” Lewis

Shirley "Trudy" Joan Lewis, 88, of St. Paul passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Major Hospital.

Born on February 15, 1937, in Decatur County, she was the daughter of Merl Jones and Thelma (Johnston) Jones. She married Charles Lewis on January 2, 1956, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 2025.

Survivors include 2 children- Michael Todd (Katrina) Lewis of Cloverdale, IN, Anthony "Tony" Joseph Lewis of Decatur County; 2 sisters Janet Docter of Florida, Valeta Sullivan of Indiana; 3 grandchildren-
Sarah (Clinton) Johnson, Jenna (Dakota) Lanham, Michael (Arlene) Young; and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, spouse Charlie and 2 sisters Wilma Hutchison and Betty Mirguet.

Trudy had lived in this area her entire lifetime and graduated from St. Paul High School. She worked in the claims department for Traveler's Insurance for many years, Major Hospital and Community Hospital of Indianapolis. Trudy received her real estate broker's license in 1985, sold Avon products for many years, was Clerk Treasurer for the town of St. Paul, and in later years helped deliver for Meals on Wheels, and also served meals at the Senior
Center in St. Paul. She enjoyed playing cares with the ladies of St. Paul.

Trudy and her sister spoke on the phone or facetimed every Sunday. If you feel compelled to do something in memory of Trudy, please reach out to a family member or neighbor that you have been meaning to talk to and have just not gotten around to it yet. The family would also like to thank the people of St. Paul that has helped Charlie & Trudy, the staff at Waldron Rehab and the staff at Major Hospital.

No services will be observed as per Shirley's wishes.