FORT WAYNE, IN – Sharon Ann Lewis, age 75, of Fort Wayne, died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 4, 1948, in Augusta, ME, to the late George Bunker and Anna Bunker Crite (1914-1987). She was a 1966 graduate of Northside High School and later married her sweetheart, Edward Lewis, on August 22nd, 1970, in Fort Wayne, IN. Sharon was a homemaker who above all wanted to be a wife and a mother. She enjoyed reading, loved nature, and shopping. Sharon also loved Southern Gospel music, was a devout Christian, and was very involved in her church, even teaching Sunday School for some time. Friends and family will always remember her as a graceful lady with a caring and giving nature who always showed compassion for those around her. Sharon always said, “I am just trusting God”. She won the race and waited till Sunday morning to meet her Saviour.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Edward Lewis; daughter, Robin (Eric) Knitter, and her son, Aaron Lewis.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, George Bunker; sister-in-law, Bett; niece, Helen Griner, and great niece, Jordan Griner.

It’s not goodbye, it’s goodnight. We will see you in the morning, Mom. Her favorite song was, “I’ll Fly Away”. “When I die, halleluiah by and by, I’ll fly away.”

Visitation will be from 11:00AM to 12:00PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Waynedale Baptist Church, 633 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46819. A funeral service will follow at 12:00PM, at the church, with Pastor Jim Graham officiating. Burial will take place at Prairie Grove Cemetery, Fort Wayne, IN. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Tuesday between 9:00 – 11:00AM. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the American Cancer Society, in honor of Sharon. For additional information and to view Sharon’s online video tribute, please go to www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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