Jessie Lewis

Jessie Lewis of Frostproof passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Good Shepherd Hospice facility in Sebring.

She was born March 21, 1916 in Altoona, PA to the late Simon and Susanna (Clapper) Wert; and came to Frostproof from Naranja, FL 16 years ago. She was a retired concession operator for the Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami, and was of the Baptist faith. She was also involved with carnivals for many years including Millers Daredevils and trapeze show.

Jessie was preceded in death by her first husband, Eddie Miller in 1966, and second husband, Robert Lewis in 1995. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Edwards of Frostproof; sister, Cora M. Wert Fisher of Frostproof; brothers, Martin L. Wert of South Williamsport, PA, Simon E. Wert of Hollidaysburg, PA, and Frederick Eugene Wert of Altoona, PA; three grandchildren, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Bradley; three great-grandchildren, Chris, Sierra, and Aaron; and one great-great-granddaughter, Cassidy.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at the Silver Hill Cemetery in Frostproof. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice (105 Arneson Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823- click here to make a donation online).

To view the webcast of her service, please click link below:
http://webcasts.lifetributes.com/234130