Pauline Jeraldine McRoberts Lewis-Rice 89 died Monday, January 2, 2017 at Prairie Lake Nursing Home, Noblesville, Indiana. Special thanks to Transitions Hospice for their care and support during Pauline’s final days.
Pauline was born to the late Lenard and Gertie (Knotts) McRoberts on July 13, 1927 in Elwood, Indiana. Pauline was a homemaker and cared for many children in her home. She enjoyed collecting Ball Jars, Dolls, and Kerosene Lamps and enjoyed attending Bluegrass and Southern Gospel festivals. Her favorite groups were Common Ground and Gold Wing. She was a member of the Union Chapel Church, Summitville, Indiana.
Pauline married Bobby Max Lewis September 7, 1942 he preceded her in death on February 21, 1978. She then married Frank Rice on December 26, 1999 he preceded her in death April 10, 2013.
She is survived by her children; Randy (wife Terri Ramsay) Lewis, Fishers, IN, Butch (wife Sue) Lewis and Terry (wife Linda) Lewis both of Alexandria, IN 9 Grandchildren; Jason Lewis, Andrea (Anthony) Rice, Tracy (Mark) Cross, Dawn Lewis, Amber (Tim) Lewis-Lilly, Whitney (Tyler) Rump, Kevin (Misha) Lewis, Mary Ann (John) Schwietzer, Shella (Eddie) Harrell, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Beside her parents and husbands she was preceded in death by infant daughter; Mary Ann Lewis, Son; Troy Lewis, 4 Sisters and 5 Brothers.
Funeral service for Pauline will be at Fairmount Chapel Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, Indiana Thursday January 5, 2017 at 1 PM with Pastor Rodney Eiler officiating. Interment will be at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Indiana. The family will receive friends Thursday January 5, 2017 from 11 AM until service time.
Memorial contributions are to the Union Chapel Church, Summitville, IN in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com