Eleanor Faye “Sue” Lewis, 73, of Victoria, died at 3:39 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2021, at Graham Hospital, Canton.
Sue was born January 29, 1948, in Galesburg, the daughter of Hazel E. “Anne” (VanHuss) and John D. Tuthill. Sue married Richard R. Lewis on August 17, 1974, in Galesburg. Sue is survived by her husband Dick; one son, Mike (Gayle) Lewis of Knoxville; one daughter, Donna (Jim) Brady of Henderson; and her beloved six grandchildren, Brynn, Zach, Lauren, Kate, Audrey, and June. Sue is also survived by one brother, John (Linda) Tuthill of Altona; and two sisters, Linda (Danny) Link of Canton and Debbie (Jack) Link of Ellisville. Along with her parents, Sue was preceded in death by an infant son, Timmy; and one brother, George.
Sue earned her LPN from Carl Sandburg College and went on to a lifetime of nursing, spending most of it working at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Knoxville and for Drs. Kale and Paralikar in Galesburg. She loved working around the house and tending to her flower gardens. Sue was a member of the Red Hat Society, loved quilting, and went thrifting as well as shopping QVC. She loved helping others and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need. She was the family handywoman and loved a project, so much so Sue and Dick bought an old farmhouse and completely remodeled it. Most of all Sue loved being with her grandchildren and was their biggest fan when they continued the family tradition of drag racing.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life service will be at First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St, Galesburg on Friday, November 5th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to Safe Harbor Family Crisis Center, 1188 W. Main St., Galesburg, IL 61401. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.