Antoinette Lewis was a Navy veteran honored with a Quilt of Valor

Antoinette Cecilia "Toni" Lewis, 80, a Navy veteran who received a Quilt of Valor, died Feb. 8 at her home in Loris.

Antoinette Cecilia "Toni" Lewis, 80, died peacefully Feb. 8 at her home in Loris. She was born March 21, 1945, in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and was the first child and only daughter of Anthony and Dorothy Pasella. She attended Pennsylvania State for one year before enlisting in the U.S. Navy and served at Naval Air Station Alameda in California. After military service she worked for naval contractors in communications and as a program analyst and later retired. Key details: - Age and passing: Lewis was 80 years old and died Feb. 8 at her home in Loris. - Early life: She was born March 21, 1945, in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, and attended Pennsylvania State briefly before joining the Navy. - Military and career: She served at Naval Air Station Alameda and later worked for naval contractors in communications and as a program analyst, receiving several commendations. - Family and community: She was married to Maynard Everette "Ringo" Lewis for 32 years and is remembered by siblings, nieces, nephews and extended family; she was predeceased by a brother and a nephew. - Honors and care: Both she and her husband received Quilts of Valor and she was cared for in her final days by home care nurses and Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Summary: Her passing marks the loss of a veteran and longtime community member who was active in faith, family life, and local business. Arrangements by Hardwick Funeral Home are private.