Shirley Angela Lewis

Shirley Angela Lewis

August 31, 1937 - July 22, 2024

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MADISON - Shirley Angela (Thomas) Lewis, age 86, of Madison and formerly of Muscoda, passed away at home on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born on Aug. 31, 1937, in Castle Rock Township, to Clifton and Lillian (Roen) Thomas.


Shirley married Harry Layton Lewis on Aug. 20, 1960, at the Blue River Valley Church. She was a member of Asbury Church where she had a Bible Study Class, worked on the circuit and knitted tee sweaters for Guide Post for many years.


After 47 years working as a nurse, she retired from Associated Physicians and volunteered for St. Mary’s Hospital Renal Clinic and Nursery. Shirley enjoyed knitting prayer shawls, renal sleeves, infant burial gowns and bunting blankets.


Shirley is survived by her daughters, Vicki (Marty) Bakken and Karolyn (Bryan) Brash; grandchildren, Angela (Dan) Radtke, Andrea (Jon) Joo and William (Bailey) Henriksen; great-grandson, Steven Henriksen; and sister, Sally Ross. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry; son, Steven Lewis; daughter, Susan Lewis-Krohn; and siblings, Duane Thomas and C. Leila Chitwood.


A funeral service will be held at ASBURY CHURCH, 6101 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Burial will take place at Blue River Valley Church Cemetery in Muscoda, Wis.


Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Steven and Susan Lewis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761


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Karolyn Brash
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Momma I am beyond grateful and blessed to have so many beautiful memories of the time I had here on earth with you…I will carry you in my heart and soul until we see each other again…I love you momma💋
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Donna Werth
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Shirley and I were coworkers for many years besides having a family connection at Castle Rock Ridge. She was the kindest, most thoughtful woman and loved by all who knew her, including her patients and the doctors for whom she worked.
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Mavourneen Kelly
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Farewell Shirley. I worked with you at Associated Physicians for years...and after that we had group lunches together for more years. You were so kind and encouraging to me at the time of my daughter's accidental death. I will never forget your compassion. Love, Mavourneen Kelly
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Arena Fire and EMS
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Our thoughts are with you and your family
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Charleen Studnicka
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Dear Loving Family of Shirley, What a busy life of serving others. That is a rare event working with others that many years. She was a gem and more like her are needed in our world. Then she worked at knitting for others as well. What a blessing your family had as her Mother and Grandmother. I am a distant cousin of Shirley and have not seen her for a number of years, maybe at a funeral visitation. Knew Duane and Leila as they lived close by. Do miss them as well. My sister worked with Leila at the school office for a number of years. May you be comforted with the Precious Memories you each have. Warmly, Charleen Studnicka
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Sheila
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Shirley was my nurse since I was very young at Associated Physicians. Always had a smile and a laugh.

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