Margaret Elizabeth Lewis, 89, of Mendota , passed away January 20, 2022 in her home.

Margaret was born May 6, 1932 in Cooperstown, Il. to Wayne and Evlyn (Thomas) Snyder.

In 1954, Margaret (Margo) married her high school sweetheart Charles (Chuck) Lewis, who was the love of her entire life. They spent the next 67 years together raising their family while maintaining a local large and small animal veterinary practice.

Margo had many interests. She and Chuck delighted in going on special trips to interesting places around the world. They also enjoyed visiting relatives. They were avid sports fans and especially enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Margo and Chuck were bridge partners in Couples C lubs, and also competed in the American Contract Bridge League for Life Master points. Margo hosted and attended L ad y's B ridge C lubs with her friends. Margo and her identical twin sister Marilyn always had lots of fun on their annual trips to Life of Riley resort in Cook, Minnesota. Margo was also exceptional at gardening. She particularly found joy when butterflies fluttered around her.

Margaret is survived by her beloved husband Dr. C. E. Lewis and their three children Bruce, MD (Rebecca, MD) Lewis, Debra Lewis, Kent Lewis, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews , and sister-in-law Effie Snyder.

Margaret was preceded in death by her siblings Mary Ann (Don) Davis, Robert (Effie) Snyder, Virginia (Bob) Henry, and Marilyn (John) Lewis.

She enjoyed her friends, church, and community. Margaret will be dearly missed by all who knew her.