Millicent Lewellen

Millicent "Milly" Chapman Lewellen, 81, of Bellaire and Plymouth, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 9, 2012, surrounded by her children and siblings, at her daughter's home in Bellaire. She was born December 14, 1930, in Detroit, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Youngs) Chapman. She grew up in Detroit and Birmingham. Milly attended Monticello and DePauw Universities, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. On November 17, 1951, in Birmingham, she married William (Bill) Lewellen, who preceded her in death in November 2007. While Bill was employed at Cadillac Motor Car Division, they enjoyed many opportunities to travel the world. She was a devoted wife and strong support while the family was relocated a number of times around the country. Milly enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, reading, gardening, and her pets. She also loved to spend time with her family and was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for being a sweet lady, always with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. Milly is survived by her children William Jr (Barbara) Lewellen of Arlington Heights, IL, Geoffrey (Kimberly) Lewellen of Waunakee, WI, Julia (Ed) Pietrowicz of Bellaire, brother John P. (Sarah) Chapman of Lansing, sister Gwen Kirby of Clawson, and grandchildren Jennifer (Will) Weidman of Arlington, VA, Christine (Adam) Davis of Fishers, IN, Michelle Lewellen of Waunakee, WI, Lauren Lewellen of Waunakee, WI, and Paul Pietrowicz of Brighton. The family received friends Friday, April 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral homes. Funeral services were held Sat. Apr. 14, 2012 at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire. Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org or the Cancer Research Institute www.cancerresearch.org Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.