"To Brandon Lewis and Family. Always loved coming over to Renee's house. Spent alot of time hanging out over there. She always treated me as her own. God certainly got an Angel. Love you guys & may God be with you all during this difficult time. Jeremy Letcher"
In loving memory of
Renee E. Lewis
September 2, 1961 - December 28, 2018
Renee Elaine Lewis, 57, of Keokuk, passed away at 10:30 PM Friday, December 28, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Renee was born September 2, 1961, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Richard and Joan Jeffers Sanders. She had lived in Keokuk since 1992, moving here from Smackover, Arkansas. She had been employed by Trellex Morse, Morse Rubber, and then Henniges Automotive, until illness forced retirement. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and being involved in their activities.
She is survived by daughter, Raneka Sanders of Keokuk, 4 sons, Craig Lewis of Aurora, Colorado, Dantez Lewis (fiancé Amy Smith) of Keokuk, Bryan Lewis of Quincy, Illinois, and Brandon Lewis of Keokuk; special friend Charisse Harris; her mother Joan Sanders of Keokuk; and twenty-four grandchildren. She is also survived by sister and brothers, Rebecca Sanders of Arizona, Richard Sanders of Minnesota, Roderic (Christa) Sanders of Indianapolis, Indiana, Randall Sanders of Des Moines, Iowa, Ryan Sanders of Keokuk, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
A celebration of her life will be at 1:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2019, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life center at 917 Blondeau Street. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the services begin at 1:00 PM.
Tributes
"To the Lewis, Holten and Saunders Family, Cherish every moment that was spent with your love one. I pray for Our Heavenly Fathers comfort to surround you. Your family at God's Way Christian Center is praying for all of you in this great time of loss. Pastor Sylvia Tillman and God's Way Christian Center."
"Family, your beautiful mother will always be remembered by her kindness and loving smile. May God comfort you at this time of loss. Love, Carrye and Gordon Williams"
"Family, your beautiful mother will always be remembered by her kindness and loving smile. May God comfort you at this time of loss. Love, Carrye and Gordon Williams"
"So very sorry for the loss of Renae. She fought the good fight. Brave and loving, I know she will be missed by family and friends. May God comfort you in your time of grief."
"I'm so sorry for your loss, but know that she will forever be around because of the Love you all shared."
"I pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I am so happy that I was able to visit with Renee over the past months. She had a beautiful spirit. Love in Christ, your cousin Gerri Bennett."
"Rod I was sorry to hear about Renee my prayers are with you and the family"
"To my great sister that can have you laughing in bad times. Much love your little bro Randy??"
"my lovely sister and one of my best friends. will miss our laughs together until we meet again in glory."
"I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Rene Sanders Lewis at this time, our cousin will be truly missed. An may god wrap his arms around you all and give you comfort at this difficult time. Cousin Jo Ann Peniston-Winters. "
"Rest easy my beautiful cousin. I know you was greeted by your dad and aunts. I will miss you cousin. Wish we got together sooner. But I know I will see you again.... much love. God bless"