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Ruth Minnell Reeves Lewis

d. April 22, 2017

Ruth Minnell Reeves Lewis

Ruth Minnell Lewis, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in South Windsor, CT. She was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1949. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lewis Jr.; her parents, Margaret and Jack Shimkus; and her brother, Carl Short. Ruth is survived by her four daughters, Jonnell Factor of Cassleberry, FL, Michele (John) Von Kaenel of South Windsor, CT, Marce Lewis of Biloxi, MS, and Celeste (Tim) Lewis; her grandchildren, Jason (Lorene), Alexandra, J.T. (Kelsy), Ethan, Victoria, Geoffrey, Benjamin; one great-grandchild, James; her brother, Ted Reeves; her sister, Jacquie Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service at Biloxi City Cemetery on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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