Penny G. Lewis, social butterfly
Penny G. Lewis, 61, of Selbyville went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, as the result of an automobile accident.
Penny was born in Nassawadox, Va., Jan. 23, 1958, daughter of the late Orville and Grace Bailey. She was a manager for the Dollar General in Selbyville for many years. After working for Dollar General, Penny then worked in the family business, Bailey’s Seafood in Frankford.
Penny loved the fact that she was the oldest of seven and would remind her siblings that she would always be No. 1! She had a great sense of humor, quick wit and was the social butterfly of her family. Penny loved taking trips with her siblings, doing paint nites, and going to thrift stores and yard sales. More than anything, Penny enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Micah Smith. She is survived by the love of her life of 38 years, James L. Lewis Sr.; a grandson that she raised as her son, Jacob Miller; two daughters, Kelly Lewis of Frankford and Ashleigh Lewis of Frankford; a son, James Lewis Jr. and his wife Cris of Roxana; and seven grandchildren, Taylor Miller, Jaycie Miller, Mattie Collins, James L. Lewis III, Erin Lewis, Stacey Lewis and Caleb Smith.
Penny is also survived by her six siblings, Kim Brewington and her husband Eddie of Dagsboro, Betty Grace Eskridge and her husband Mike of Bridgeville, Lillian Bailey of Frankford, Cheryl Workman and her husband Dennis of Frankford, Marybeth Dear and her husband Dorsey of Frankford, and Bud Bailey of Frankford; a host of nieces and nephews; and all the customers at Bailey’s Seafood. She was also looking forward to the birth of her great-granddaughter.
A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, where the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Melson Funeral Services, PO Box 100, Frankford, DE 19945 to defray funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
