Obituary of Lorna Anne Lewen

Lorna Anne Panchot was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on April 4, 1957. She was the daughter of the late Melvin and the late Mary Panchot. Lorna graduated from Cherry Hill High School and later married the love of her life, Craig Lewen on May 10, 1980 at Bethany Baptist Church. From this union would come the birth of three children. Lorna helped support her family employed at the Alice Lorraine Care Center as a Direct Care worker, retiring in 2000. She had a special place in her heart for her co-workers at ALCC and loved them dearly. Lorna never met a stranger and was known as the social butterfly of her neighborhood. You could always get a great cup of coffee and catch up on the latest gossip around her kitchen table. She was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Lorna loved to spend time with her grandchildren, and they were her life. She enjoyed long road trips and especially in the fall to see the autumn colors. Lorna Anne Lewen, age 59, of Newport passed away at 11:55pm on Friday, June 15, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by a sister: Mary K. Piggott; and two brothers: Brian Roe and Rod Isler. To cherish her memory, Lorna leaves her loving husband of thirty-six years: Craig; a son: Michael Lewen of New Boston; two daughters: Elizabeth Lewen of Newport and Kristin (Joseph) Winchell of Chandler, Arizona; brothers and sisters: Melvin (Mary) Panchot Jr. of Medway, Ohio, Kathleen Harrington of Rochester, Laura (Paco) Hammer of Mooresville, Indiana, Bruce (Tracy) Roe of Indiana, Robert Roe of Flat Rock, Shyleen Stoddard of Woodhaven, Brad (Dee) Roe of Detroit and brother in law Jim Piggott of Jackson, Michigan; An Aunt: Sherry Trumbull of Florida; Grandchildren: Gage, Oscar, Ben, Paije, Raychel, Karsyn, and Nate; and her four legged companions: Penelope, Otto, and Neo. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of Her Life will take place at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 also at Merkle’s. Procession will follow to Oakridge Cemetery 23723 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selectin the Online Tributes page.