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1956
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2016
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Joetta Lewis Obituary
Joetta was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was married to husband, Bernie, for 35 years and supported him by developing a love for hunting, fishing, camping and hiking.
A dedicated educator for 25 years, Joetta met the needs of children in Nevada and New Mexico during her career. She always had a smile on her face and a knitting project in her bag. She had a way of making those she knew and loved feel important and special. Her absence will be deeply felt.
She is survived by husband Bernie Lewis; sons Aaron Neely and Andrew Lewis; daughters April Patterson and Amber Butt; parents Donald and JoAnn Shannon; brother Donald Shannon Jr.; sisters Toni Nevarez and Robin Younger; grandchildren Isaiah Patterson, Brandon Neely, Jordan Neely, Jazmyn Patterson, Damon Neely, Kieran Burge, Lily Dickinson, Isaac Dickinson, Izavel Lewis, Ivy Butt, Carina Lewis, and Nelson Butt III; and great-grandchild Thomas Neely.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 1 at Lifeway Baptist Church in Cortez, officiated by Neely Lewis. Memorial donations may be made to Joetta Lewis Memorial Account at Four Corners Community Bank, 77 W. Main St., Cortez, CO 81321.
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T. Mark Elliott
November 1, 2025
As a kid (3rd, 4th and 5th grade) I lived in Kenai, AK from 68' thru 71'. A friend to all of us kids in the neighborhood was Doug Neely. He would take us fishing and hunting. Doug was in high school and a baseball player at Kenai Central HS. He was our hero. His girl friend was Joetta. As a kid, she was always so nice to us kids and was always around Doug. That's how we got to know her. The lasting memory I have of Joetta, was at one of Doug's baseball games. Doug took me to the game with him and Joetta, who sat in Doug's Chevrolet Impala with me as we watched Doug play baseball. I thought about Doug today and found his memorial online. I always wondered the path that Joetta took after Doug passed. I just found that out today. Bless her soul. She had a younger sister named Toni that I went to elementary school with. A floor of memories from a magical time long, long ago.
T. Mark Elliott
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Gary Fisher
October 7, 2016
To the Family of Joetta,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known Joetta since the late 60's when we were growing up in Kenai Alaska.
I tried to make it to the memorial service, but the road was closed in Shiprock that morning for the Navajo Nation parade, and I wasn't able to get to Cortez in time.
Please express my condolences to Bernie, Joetta's children, and to the Neely family.
Gary Fisher
Edgewood, NM
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Sherry Risenhoover
September 30, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is home with the Lord. My prayers are with you and all of the family.
Love and prayers,
Sherry
Brenda Hines
September 29, 2016
I am terribly sorry for your loss, Bernie. My husband and I can only offer our deepest condolences and prayers for your family, knowing your strong faith will sustain in the days to come.
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