Joan Warren (Joanie), age 67, of Akron, OH went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at her residence in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 16, 1953, to the late Joseph & LaVerne Warren.
Joan graduated from Windham High School and continued to obtain a Business diploma from Bohecker College in Ravenna, Ohio. She was a woman of God and was a faithful member of Ravenna Church of God.
She married her high school sweetheart in 1971, Gerald K. Lewis, Sr. She started her family in 1972 and to this union 4 children were born Gerald K. Lewis Jr, Felicia Smith, Shealanda Lewis and John Lewis.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing puzzles, watching sporting events and movies. She loved the outdoors- keeping her yard neat and clean was a priority! Those who knew her well knew she had a ridiculous LOVE for popcorn!!!
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and LaVerne Warren; husband, Gerald Lewis, Sr.; brother, John Warren; sister, Michelle Taylor.
Joanie, “Grandma,” Joan will be sorely missed by her twin sister, Joanne Proctor of Akron, Ohio; sister, Gail Hendricks of Cleveland, OH; brother, Anthony Warren of Cleveland; children, oldest son, Gerald K. Lewis, Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona; daughters Felicia Smith and Shealanda Lewis both of Akron, Ohio; son, John Lewis of Akron, Ohio; bonus daughter, Kellie King of Akron, OH.
She also will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Anthony and Ashley Overdorf, Jharshon Graise, Charles Graise, Cherie Noland, Delainey Rucker, Lynicea Mays, Christopher Wood, Darius Wood, Jordan Lewis, Jayshaun Lewis, DeAngelo Bierer, DeMario Bierer; bonus grandchildren, Dominique Marshall, Taylor King, Bryce Johnson, Jonathan King, and Kamryn King; great- grandchildren, Xeyrus Mays, Peyton & Bella Wood, Corii Redd, Daylan Watson, Emerie Wilkins, Renee` Wilson; special friend, Sherrie Lardell; nieces, Kiaunie Procotor, Nechiya Warren-Saunders; nephews, Demetrius Proctor, Jimmy Taylor, Jr. (BJ) and host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.