Betty Jean Anderson Lewis

January 29, 1942 - January 15, 2016

Betty Jean Anderson Lewis, age 73, of Damascus, Virginia passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Damascus, VA. and was a daughter of the late Charlie and Ann Trivett Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lewis; two sisters, Pat Fletcher and Phyllis Gentry; and two brothers, Tom Anderson and Roger Anderson. She had lived in Greeneville, TN for sixteen years prior to moving back to Damascus, VA in 1974. She was a retired custodian worker from Holston High School in 2003. Betty was a life long member of First Baptist Church in Damascus, VA. She is survived by two daughters, Jill Williams and her husband, Bob, of Buffalo, MN, and Lisa Diakun and her husband, Rich, of Hampton, VA; two granddaughters, Kristen Williams and Rachael Williams both of Buffalo, MN; two special nieces, Vicki Fletcher and Donna Cook; and one special nephew, Tommy Anderson; and several other nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the First Baptist Church, Damascus, VA. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the church with Pastor Greg Alderman officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Bob Williams, Tommy Anderson, and men of First Baptist Church. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rich Diakun, Kristen Williams, and Rachael Williams. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Lewis and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.