Joan M. (Francis) Lewis

Joan M. (Francis) Lewis, 87, of Wellsboro, passed away Tuesday June 3, 2025, at her home surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 16, 1937, in Wellsboro, to Harold and Margaret (Keck) Francis. She graduated from high school, and on April 15, 1956, she married Donald E. Lewis, with whom she shared sixty-nine years of marriage. She and Don owned and operated Lewis Homes. Joan was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Wellsboro for seventy years, and had been a long-time member of BPW. She had enjoyed bowling and golf, and the outdoors. Joan loved travelling with Don, especially RVing, and the two spent six months out of the year in Florida. But more than anything Joan was devoted to her family. Joan is survived by her husband: Don Lewis of Wellsboro; a son: Scott (Tami) Lewis of Wellsboro; a daughter: Cathy (Timothy) Driebelbies of Wellsboro; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother: Ronald Francis of Bridgeport, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law: Phyllis Francis. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Joan's life from 4-6pm Friday June 13, 2025 at the Tussey-Mosher Funeral Home 139 Main Street Wellsboro, PA 16901. Her funeral will follow at 6pm in the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org. To share a memory or condolence visit www.tusseymosher.com.