Joyce Lewis, 64 of Carbondale formerly of Murphysboro died at 1:25 am Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Murphysboro. Joyce was born in Murphysboro April 10, 1943 a daughter to the late Robert L. and Marguerite (Walker) Weathers. She married Greg Lewis in Paducah, KY., April 11, 1995, Greg survives of Carbondale. Joyce was a member of the Covenant Christian Fellowship in Carterville and was a school teacher, she taught 3rd grade Longfellow, Lincoln, and Gen. John A. Logan elementary schools in Murphysboro Dist. 186 and retired after 36 years. She was also a member of the N.E.A., M.E.A. and the Jackson County Retired Teachers Association. Services will be at 11 am Friday, February 8, 2008 at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro, Pastor Ralph Brandon will officiate, burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park near Murphysboro. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm at Crawshaw Funeral Home. Memorials are encouraged and may be made to the Covenant Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. In addition to her husband Greg she is also survived by one son; Tom Cardwell of Dubuque, IA., one daughter; Cynthia Cardwell of Cedar Rapids, IA., one sister and brother in law; Trish and Albert Boudet of Murphysboro, four grandchildren; Tommie Cardwell V, Tabitha Knupp, Addison Armstrong, and Walker Armstrong, two great grandchildren; Tommie Cardwell VI, and Chloe Melody, and two step-children; Liz Lewis and Emily Lewis.

 

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