Lesley Lewis Obituary

After surviving through life with major health issues. Lesley Ann Lewis, 68, decided to "drop the Mic" and pass on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Research Medical Center. Formerly from Lawrence, KS, but the last 10 years she resided in Missouri. Lesley was preceded in death by her father Fred Watkins Sr., mother Joan Rust, stepfather Jack Rust, sister Pauline Diehl, and brother Randall Watkins. Lesley is survived by sons, Jeffry of Lawrence, KS, Jason (Joline) of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Lindsay Lewis-Beers (Tim beers) of Kansas City, KS, granddaughter Elizabeth aka Libby of Lawrence, KS. brothers Fred Jr., Michael Watkins, and two nieces.

On May 13, 1948 Lesley Ann was born into a fairly typical military family. The Watkins family's final destination was in Topeka, KS 1965. Lesley graduated at Highland Park High School in 1966. During this time, she met her best friend Bonnie Wood. Shortly after, Lesley met and married her ex-husband Ralph Lewis Jr. aka Louie in 1967. They decided to live in Lawrence, KS. Later in life, Lesley studied at The University of Kansas (Rock! Chalk! Jayhawk!).

Due to Louie's profession in the car business, Lesley enjoyed her travels to Japan, Italy, Mexico, and Hawaii. She especially loved the family vacations in Minnesota. Whenever Lesley was not spending Louie's money on fine things, she was chasing her crazy sons around the house, or dressing her baby girl in frilly outfits. Lesley always found time to make extravagant meals. The meals that she prepared tasted even better than they looked. Anyone who ever knew Lesley always praised her cooking. She is loved and will be missed.

Cremations services under the direction of Muehlebach Funeral Care. A celebration of life will be held at 5pm on Friday, February 10th Location is First United Methodist Church in the Brady Hall. 946 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044. Memorial contributions may be made to Lesley Lewis Memorial fund c/o Muehlebach Funeral Care. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.muehlebachchapel.com.