Nancy Lewis

Nancy Carole Perry Lewis, 85, of Wachapreague,Va and wife of the late Zadoc R. Lewis III, passed away on November 18, 2024. Nancy was born in Philadelphia, Pa where she lived until she was 14 years old. Nancy and her family then moved to Baltimore, Md where she graduated from Towson High School. Nancy’s mother’s family was from Chincoteague, Va and that is where she met her best friend and husband of 63 years, ZR Lewis. Nancy and ZR lived in Baltimore for 20 years with their 3 children, before moving to ZR’s hometown of Wachapreague, when they purchased the Wachapreague Hotel.

Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, as well as a friend to many. Nancy played an important role behind the scenes helping her husband run the family businesses, The Island House Restaurant and the Wachapreague Motel and Marina, for over 30 years. When she was not busy working, she enjoyed traveling, family vacations, reading biographies and completing her many sewing projects. However, Nancy’s greatest joy in life was “making memories” with her husband “Ran” and her family. Nancy loved to plan parties and family get-togethers for her children and grandchildren, whom she helped raise as her own. Nancy is remembered, even when she was ill, as having a smile on her face and a positive attitude.

Nancy was the daughter of the late George and Betty Perry of Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her son, Randy Lewis; daughter, Selina Coulbourne and husband, Mark; and son-in-law, Nat Atkinson, all of Wachapreague; and brother, George Perry of St. Augustine, Fl. She is survived by her grandchildren, Hannah Matias (Yariel), Samantha and Sawyer Coulbourne and Tres Atkinson (Mary). She is also survived by grandchildren Ciboney, Madison and Charlie Lewis and great grandchildren, Jordan, Hurley, Scarlett, Levi, Madyson, Oliver and Aubree. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Susie Lewis Atkinson, grandson, Jared Atkinson and great grandson, Liam Matias.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2024, 1:00PM at Doughty’s Funeral Home in Exmore with Brooks Wallace officiating. Interment will follow in Wachapreague Cemetery. Family will join friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Hollies Baptist Church, PO Box 7 Keller, Va. 23401.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.