Obituary
Ann Finley Lewis, 88, Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of Dr. J. Russell and Elizabeth Phelps Finley. Ann graduated from Laurel School, Shaker Heights, Ohio, attended Denison University and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Education. Mrs. Lewis is a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach.
Preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ralph F. Lewis, daughter, Martha Lewis Bouknecht, parents, brother, John R. Finley and sister, Elizabeth Finley Eberle. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her son, Ralph Russell Lewis (Nancy) and her daughters, Elizabeth Lewis Sorensen (Andrew) and Carolyn Lewis Holzer (James).
She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A private graveside memorial and burial will be held in Zanesville, Ohio.
Ann edited this quote she found to make it her own and share. “My greatest relief will be in knowing that our precious children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, will not grieve, but realize how blessed I was to be here for so long with such an amazing group of people. I’ll see you later.”
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice.
1 Corinthians 13:13
In a word, there are three things that last forever: faith, hope, and love; but the greatest of them all is love.