Julia Charlene Lewis

Charlene Julia Lewis, 87, of Huntington, WV passed away peacefully on a snowy Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House in Huntington WV.  She was born September 17, 1933 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Buford and Garnet Jones.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Dr. William (Bill) Lewis; two sisters, Rosalee Brown and Nancy Ward; and two brothers, Buford Jones and Davis Jones.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  Charlene was involved in the WV Optometric Association Women’s Auxillary, East Huntington Christmas Parade, Beverly Hills Women’s Club, Gay Capers, and was Office Manager for her husband’s optometric practice.  She loved getting dressed up going out for a nice dinner and a night of dancing with her husband Bill, which they did up into their 70’s.  Charlene was a fantastic country cook.  Her fried chicken, chili and vegetable soup will be missed greatly along with her world-famous Chex mix.  She was devoted to feeding the deer, raccoons, opossums and birds that came to her house daily.  Charlene is survived by a daughter and  son-in-law, Nancy and Glenn New of Huntington, WV; a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Debbie Lewis of Huntington, WV; and a grandchild, Alyse Lewis of Huntington, which she was extremely proud and thrilled the day her only grandchild was born.  She spent countless hours teaching Alyse about art, nature, and life lessons in general.  Special friends Linda James, who she loved like a daughter and Connie Talbert and the staff at Happy Hair Boutique.  Charlene will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  The family would like to thank the staff of the Emogene Dolin Hospice House and her personal physician and family friend Dr. Janet Wallace for their care and compassion.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 Sixth Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701.  There will be a graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery on Saturday January 2nd at 1:00 p.m.  Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.