Mildred Evelyn Lewis, 88, died June 3, 2015, at Good Samaritan Village in Hutchinson. She was born May 24, 1927, in Dighton, to Charles Wesley Monroe Sr. and Lena (Scott) Monroe.

Mildred was valedictorian of the Dighton High School, class of 1945. She was a telegrapher for the Santa Fe Railroad before marrying. After the children left home, she began her career as a bookkeeper, working in the office of a CPA and a lumber yard.

On Aug. 4, 1946, she married Dale Williams Lewis at Dighton. They moved to Hutchinson in Jan. of 1960, where Mildred was a homemaker to her family. Dale passed away Feb. 9, 2014. Survivors include: daughter, Daleen (Bill) Maxwell of Dallas, Texas; and sons, Brian (Shirley) Lewis of Wichita, and Jay Lewis of Maize; five grandchildren; six step grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and ten step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

As a long-time and devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, Mildred served as a bell choir member for many years. She was an excellent bridge player as well as a knowledgeable and passionate college basketball fan, cheering equally for KU and K-State. She was also a baseball fan and loyally followed the KC Royals. Mildred made life-long friends easily and was well-loved by the many communities she was involved in. Her family was her most important priority; she was the rock and the glue of our family.

The family extends heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Good Samaritan Village where Mildred and Dale lived for over 8 years. The care, consideration, and love received from so many made their final years enjoyable and comfortable.

Mildred's life will be celebrated with a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main Street, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Good Samaritan Village, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.