Rochelle Faye Lewis

Rochelle Faye Lewis,87, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. Born on March 27, 1937, in Henry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Evelyn (Favorite) Cross.

 Rochelle’s faith in God was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her daily. She attended the South Memorial Drive Church of God for many years, she found strength in her relationship with the Lord, eventually leading both her parents to their faith.

 A fiercely independent woman, Rochelle was deeply devoted to her family and cherished her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great granddaughter. She loved sewing and cooking and she passed those skills on to her children. She was especially known for her famous chicken and dumplings and her “mean Mamaw dip.” Music and reading were among her favorite pastimes.

 Rochelle graduated from Mooreland High School in the Class of 1954. She was a very intelligent lady taking only eleven years to graduate high school. Rochelle was especially good with numbers which led to a 20-year career at Ameriana Savings, where she served as a customer service representative at the New Castle and Knightstown locations before retiring in 2005.

 Rochelle is survived by her daughters, Susan Melton, Sheryl (Bruce) Morrow, and Sheila Imel, all of New Castle; son Jeremy (Krista) Lewis of Muncie; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Pam Cross of New Castle, and brothers David Cross of New Castle and Mike Cross of Mooreland, along with several nieces and nephews.

 In addition to her parents, Rochelle was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, Staci Lynn Morrow; and an infant brother, Ronald Cross.

 Services will be held at 11:00am Friday, December 13, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Steve Arnett officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share memories of Rochelle at www.hinsey-brown.com.