Jackie Lewis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

1932-2019 Longtime Belen resident, Jackie Lewis, 87, passed away on March 28, 2019, surrounded by her family. Jackie, and her twin sister, Jerry, were the last of seven children born to Tom and Claytie Allen. Jackie was the last survivor of that union. Born on the Navajo reservation in Ft. Defiance, AZ, where her father was a cattle inspector, Jackie had many vivid memories of her unique childhood. The Allen family eventually moved to the big city where Jackie graduated high school from Albuquerque High. Soon after graduation, she married Sam Powers and they had a son and two daughters – James Powers, Terrinell Powers and Tommi Harvey. After many years, the dust finally settled on “the good old days” with Sam and Jackie married her forever husband, Von Lewis. Von gave Jackie the stable life she had yearned for and she was fortunate enough to spend almost 40 years with him. Jackie had an impressive career at Presbyterian Hospital in medical records, but in retirement she really shined. Volunteering for senior citizen programs was her passion. She was named New Mexico’s HIBAC Volunteer of the Year 1996-1997, served as the Director of the Rio Community Senior Center, as well as any other event or organization who needed her. She also enjoyed the extra time to spend with her grandchildren when they were little and they all have fond memories of that time. Jackie is predeceased by her parents and siblings, as well as her youngest daughter, Tommi Marie. It broke her heart forever to lose Tommi and we are delighted they are together again. Jackie is survived by her children, Terrinell Powers and Jim Powers; her grandchildren, Katy Winthrop, Kelly Powers, Jamie Hill, Charlie Hill, Sunday Powers, Molly Gomez, Salomon Gomez and Joseph Harvey. Services will take place on Thursday, April 4, 2019, with a Celebration of Life at 10:00 AM at Romero Funeral Home and Interment to follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. Please sign Jackie’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM

Jackie Lewis

March 27, 1932 - March 28, 2019