Geraldine "Jeri" Lewis

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Geraldine “Jeri” Veillon Lewis, 78, of LaBelle passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at her home.

She was born on June 9, 1942 in Mamou, Louisiana to her parents, Ivy Veillon and Hazzie Soileau Veillon. Jeri was a longtime resident of LaBelle and a member of LaBelle Baptist Church. She worked as a baker that loved to bake and cook for her family and friends. Jeri enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and a wonderful aunt who will be missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert “Pete” Donald Lewis; her son, Donald Wade Lewis.

Jeri is survived by her son, Robert Troy Lewis and wife, Amy of Nashville, TN; her daughter, Paula Kim Lewis of LaBelle; her grandchildren, Jera Virtar and husband, Greg, Saylie LeBlanc and husband, Cody, Amy Rae Rogers, Addie Mae Rogers, Taylor Wade Lewis, Robert C. Lewis; her great grandchildren, Greyson Viator, Eden Viator, Ellie LeBlanc, Axel LeBlanc. She is also survived by her two sisters, Jan Fruge and Gail Fisher; her brother, Joe Veilllon as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors in Groves. Service to honor Jeri’s life will be at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson with Rev. Sonny Hathaway officiating. Due to the Covid-19 crisis we are currently in, all visitors are required to wear a face mask or facial covering and practice social distancing as mandated by the state and county officials.