Barbara "Summer" Lynn Lewis' Obituary
Barbara Lynn "Summer" Lewis of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully at home on March 16th surrounded by her loving family. Summer was born on May 26, 1950, in Big Rapids, Michigan to Grant and Pauline Lewis.
Summer married Peggy Connor and enjoyed 33 years together raising their daughter, Jillian, while providing homes to countless animals in both Upper Marlboro, MD and their current retirement home in Lewes, DE. Summer was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.
In her early years, Summer’s carefree spirit led her to fun adventures while living in Michigan, California, Alaska, and Florida before starting her career at Virginia Power. Subsequently, she became an accomplished business owner, real estate investor, realtor, and school bus driver.
Summer enjoyed taking road trips to explore new places and was always up for an adventure. She had a talent for bringing people together and forging friendships that would last a lifetime. One of her many adventures led her to Moorefield, West Virginia, where she found a beautiful piece of property, built a summer home, and made countless wonderful memories with family and friends for over a decade.
Summer is survived by her wife Peggy, of Lewes, DE, their daughter, Jillian Hinskton (Jeremy) of Lewes, DE, as well as her siblings Judy DeNoyer of Traverse City, Michigan, Dave (Pat) Lewis of Suring, Wisconsin, and Darlene “Tilly” Ellis of Lewes, Delaware. She also leaves behind countless extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory forever.
Summer's passion for life, her love of animals, and her love of family and friends is a testament for a life well lived. Summer could always be counted on to bring laughter and levity to any situation.
Services will be private.
The family would love to hear and see your memories of Summer. Although no memorials are necessary; please consider donating to First State Animal Center, 32 Shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934 and SPCA (https://www.fsac-spca.org/in-memory).
Please sign Summer’s virtual guestbook located on the tribute page.
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