Kathryn C. Lew

Kathryn Lynn Carroll Lew, 62, of Roanoke, was born to Howard and Naomi Carroll in Salem, and became an angel with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was predeceased by her father, Howard E. Carroll; first grandson, Shakee Aaron Penn; and grandmother, Daily Altice. She is survived by her mother, Naomi Carroll of Salem; husband, Barry Lew of Roanoke; son, John D. Nelson and partner, Steven Weber, of Janesville, WI; daughters, Renee Penn and husband, Aaron, of Roanoke, and Mercedes Mullins and husband, Donald, of Vinton; stepson, Terrence Lew of Norfolk; grandchildren, RayQuan Penn, Bryanna Penn, Madison Mullins, Donald Mullins, Jr.; siblings, Linda Lacks of Norfolk, Randy Carroll of Salem, and Ann Chandler of Salem; nephews, Malcolm Mason of Richmond; nieces, Stefanie Lacks and Amanda Lacks, both of Richmond; many other relatives; and 3 life-long friends, Becky Spradling and Vanessa Brown, both of Roanoke, and Patsy Julian of Vinton. She was a proud daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all in her life. She was the volleyball captain at Andrew Lewis High School as well a very proud member of the Girl Scouts of America. She loved to decorate the house, making sure every flower in the yard was perfect each season. Her love for living her life to the fullest was infectious as she was always surrounded by loved ones. Having cookouts, going to the lake or beach, and her love for decorating for Christmas were some of her favorite things in life. Her love for the music (her favorite being The Beatles) was passed down to all of us to continue to share. She will be loved and deeply missed by all who knew her in her life. A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 11 a.m., also in the chapel. A graveside prayer will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The Rev. Thomas W. Penn will officiate. An online guestbook is available at www.johnmoakey.com. The Lew family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441. Bright are the stars that shine, dark is the sky. I know this love of mine will never die. And I love her -The Beatles.