Kay Puderer Lewis passed from this life to the next on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 85.
Born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Puderer in Gretna, LA, Kay was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish.
She is also predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Frank A. Lewis, Jr.; her daughters, Lisa L. Lewis and Kim F. Lewis; sons, Rickie C. Lewis, Dennis G. Lewis, and Kirk H. Lewis, Sr.; grandson, Kirk H. Lewis, Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Craig M. Kronlage and Michael Domayne.
She is survived by (4) children, Rebecca L. Tipton, Frank A. Lewis III (Donna), Terry R. Lewis and Bridgette C. Kronlage; her sister, Gloria Bourgeois; her brother, Gerald Puderer; (15) grandchildren, Frank Lewis, IV, Elizabeth Lewis, Dustin Riggio, Melissa Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Chad Lewis (Leslie), Artie DeJean, Blake Lewis, Amanda Lewis (Blake), Lamar Chandler, Jennifer Kropog (Ryan), Chad Young, Victoria Besch (Donald) and Tyler DeJean; and (22) great-grandchildren.
Kay was a dedicated mother, homemaker and AKC Pekingese and Poodle Dog Breeder in the 70’s.
She was the devoted biological mother of nine children. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother.
Despite her large family that included (15) grandchildren and (22) great-grandchildren, our “Mama/Ma” always made time for everyone and was well-loved in her small town of Arabi. She always provided love and support for her family and friends and was the first to offer help when needed. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Kay had a vivacious personality and always made friends everywhere she went, she never met a stranger.
Throughout her life she was deeply devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary, the “Knotted Cord of Love Rosary Mission” and prayed the rosary everyday and night. She was well known in her neighborhood as the “Rosary Lady”. Wherever she went, she would give one to those in need of the Blessed Mother’s help.
Her love was unconditional and there is nothing in the world that can replace or recreate the love she showered upon us. It was an endless, unselfish and enduring love come what may.
“Whenever you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for Victoria Taylor, Kay’s “adopted daughter.” Her care, attention, gifts, and love during Kay’s last few months will always be remembered.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 10AM, and a funeral mass will be held in the chapel at 1PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, LA.
Born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Puderer in Gretna, LA, Kay was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish.
She is also predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Frank A. Lewis, Jr.; her daughters, Lisa L. Lewis and Kim F. Lewis; sons, Rickie C. Lewis, Dennis G. Lewis, and Kirk H. Lewis, Sr.; grandson, Kirk H. Lewis, Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Craig M. Kronlage and Michael Domayne.
She is survived by (4) children, Rebecca L. Tipton, Frank A. Lewis III (Donna), Terry R. Lewis and Bridgette C. Kronlage; her sister, Gloria Bourgeois; her brother, Gerald Puderer; (15) grandchildren, Frank Lewis, IV, Elizabeth Lewis, Dustin Riggio, Melissa Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Chad Lewis (Leslie), Artie DeJean, Blake Lewis, Amanda Lewis (Blake), Lamar Chandler, Jennifer Kropog (Ryan), Chad Young, Victoria Besch (Donald) and Tyler DeJean; and (22) great-grandchildren.
Kay was a dedicated mother, homemaker and AKC Pekingese and Poodle Dog Breeder in the 70’s.
She was the devoted biological mother of nine children. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother.
Despite her large family that included (15) grandchildren and (22) great-grandchildren, our “Mama/Ma” always made time for everyone and was well-loved in her small town of Arabi. She always provided love and support for her family and friends and was the first to offer help when needed. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Kay had a vivacious personality and always made friends everywhere she went, she never met a stranger.
Throughout her life she was deeply devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary, the “Knotted Cord of Love Rosary Mission” and prayed the rosary everyday and night. She was well known in her neighborhood as the “Rosary Lady”. Wherever she went, she would give one to those in need of the Blessed Mother’s help.
Her love was unconditional and there is nothing in the world that can replace or recreate the love she showered upon us. It was an endless, unselfish and enduring love come what may.
“Whenever you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for Victoria Taylor, Kay’s “adopted daughter.” Her care, attention, gifts, and love during Kay’s last few months will always be remembered.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 10AM, and a funeral mass will be held in the chapel at 1PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, LA.
Kay Puderer Lewis passed from this life to the next on Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 85.
Born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Puderer in Gretna, LA, Kay was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish.
She is also predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Frank A. Lewis, Jr.; her daughters, Lisa L. Lewis and Kim F. Lewis; sons, Rickie C. Lewis, Dennis G. Lewis, and Kirk H. Lewis, Sr.; grandson, Kirk H. Lewis, Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Craig M. Kronlage and Michael Domayne.
She is survived by (4) children, Rebecca L. Tipton, Frank A. Lewis III (Donna), Terry R. Lewis and Bridgette C. Kronlage; her sister, Gloria Bourgeois; her brother, Gerald Puderer; (15) grandchildren, Frank Lewis, IV, Elizabeth Lewis, Dustin Riggio, Melissa Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Chad Lewis (Leslie), Artie DeJean, Blake Lewis, Amanda Lewis (Blake), Lamar Chandler, Jennifer Kropog (Ryan), Chad Young, Victoria Besch (Donald) and Tyler DeJean; and (22) great-grandchildren.
Kay was a dedicated mother, homemaker and AKC Pekingese and Poodle Dog Breeder in the 70’s.
She was the devoted biological mother of nine children. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother.
Despite her large family that included (15) grandchildren and (22) great-grandchildren, our “Mama/Ma” always made time for everyone and was well-loved in her small town of Arabi. She always provided love and support for her family and friends and was the first to offer help when needed. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Kay had a vivacious personality and always made friends everywhere she went, she never met a stranger.
Throughout her life she was deeply devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary, the “Knotted Cord of Love Rosary Mission” and prayed the rosary everyday and night. She was well known in her neighborhood as the “Rosary Lady”. Wherever she went, she would give one to those in need of the Blessed Mother’s help.
Her love was unconditional and there is nothing in the world that can replace or recreate the love she showered upon us. It was an endless, unselfish and enduring love come what may.
“Whenever you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for Victoria Taylor, Kay’s “adopted daughter.” Her care, attention, gifts, and love during Kay’s last few months will always be remembered.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 10AM, and a funeral mass will be held in the chapel at 1PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, LA.
Born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Puderer in Gretna, LA, Kay was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish.
She is also predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Frank A. Lewis, Jr.; her daughters, Lisa L. Lewis and Kim F. Lewis; sons, Rickie C. Lewis, Dennis G. Lewis, and Kirk H. Lewis, Sr.; grandson, Kirk H. Lewis, Jr.; and two sons-in-law, Craig M. Kronlage and Michael Domayne.
She is survived by (4) children, Rebecca L. Tipton, Frank A. Lewis III (Donna), Terry R. Lewis and Bridgette C. Kronlage; her sister, Gloria Bourgeois; her brother, Gerald Puderer; (15) grandchildren, Frank Lewis, IV, Elizabeth Lewis, Dustin Riggio, Melissa Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Chad Lewis (Leslie), Artie DeJean, Blake Lewis, Amanda Lewis (Blake), Lamar Chandler, Jennifer Kropog (Ryan), Chad Young, Victoria Besch (Donald) and Tyler DeJean; and (22) great-grandchildren.
Kay was a dedicated mother, homemaker and AKC Pekingese and Poodle Dog Breeder in the 70’s.
She was the devoted biological mother of nine children. However, many people considered her their surrogate mother.
Despite her large family that included (15) grandchildren and (22) great-grandchildren, our “Mama/Ma” always made time for everyone and was well-loved in her small town of Arabi. She always provided love and support for her family and friends and was the first to offer help when needed. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. Kay had a vivacious personality and always made friends everywhere she went, she never met a stranger.
Throughout her life she was deeply devoted to the Blessed Mother Mary, the “Knotted Cord of Love Rosary Mission” and prayed the rosary everyday and night. She was well known in her neighborhood as the “Rosary Lady”. Wherever she went, she would give one to those in need of the Blessed Mother’s help.
Her love was unconditional and there is nothing in the world that can replace or recreate the love she showered upon us. It was an endless, unselfish and enduring love come what may.
“Whenever you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for Victoria Taylor, Kay’s “adopted daughter.” Her care, attention, gifts, and love during Kay’s last few months will always be remembered.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation will begin at 10AM, and a funeral mass will be held in the chapel at 1PM. Interment will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens in Chalmette, LA.
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