Beverly Gillikin Lewis

Obituary Beverly Ann Gillikin Lewis, 83, of Otway, departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Crystal Coast Hospice House with her niece, Judy Willis, at her bedside. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Otway Christian Church with Rev. Jack Mumford and Rev. Paul Gillikin officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. She will be laid to rest in the Lewis Family Cemetery following the service. Beverly was born August 6, 1938 in Otway to the late Lina and Noah Gillikin. She lived her entire life in Otway either on the water or within walking distance. In younger years, she enjoyed swimming, boating, and working in her flower gardens, especially her rose gardens. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places and meeting new people. Beverly never met a stranger and loved being around people. There was always a good time and lots of laughter if she was around. For 49 years, Beverly spent her days with her farming husband Donnie, who passed away just 2 months ago. Anyone that knew Beverly and Donnie knew that they loved Hardees and the hours spent with their breakfast club friends who became lifelong friends. Living on Wards Creek, she and Donnie were able to behold many miraculous sunsets painted by the Master. Beverly was a graduate of Smyrna High School, Class of 1956. She was a Senior Superlative and voted Most Courteous. She was also a member of the Otway Christian Church. She leaves to cherish her memories, grand-daughter Bobbi Lynn Gillikin, great grand-daughter Victoria Rose Salter, nieces Judy Willis of Clayton, Lina Dean Gillikin of Sanford, Doris Hill of Marshallberg, Susan Styron of Cedar Island, and Alicia Hunt (Dean) of Gloucester, nephew Cedric Wayne Gillikin (Kim) of Maine. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband, Donnie Oliver Lewis, and her parents; Beverly was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Gillikin, sister Loretta Gillikin Davis, brothers Charles Odell Gillikin and Cedric Gillikin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crystal Coast Hospice House. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC Services Funeral Service Wednesday March 2, 2022 12:00 PM Otway Christian Church 242 Gillikin Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516 Visitation Wednesday March 2, 2022 11:00 PM to 12:00 PM Otway Christian Church 242 Gillikin Rd. Beaufort, NC 28516