Obituary of Mary M Lewis

Mary Margaret (Tappon) Lewis, 74, of Corcoran, MN peacefully left this world with dignity, grace, & courage on March 27, 2024. She leaves behind her family to carry on her strength and love - Love of her Life Jim Lewis & precious children Shawn Lewis Sr. & Jennifer (Joel) Ligon, all of whom were her greatest Joys on Earth. Also survived by 4 grandsons Shawn Lewis Jr., Stephon (Sarah) Lewis, Elijah, & Gabriel who were all such a joy & will be forever in her heart; and the Great Grands who made her Granny the Great - Sheyanne Lewis, Justin Lewis & Graham Brown-Lewis. Additionally survived by brothers John (Jan) Tappon and Mike (Karen) Tappon & many nieces, nephews & cousins. Best Friends - you know who you are, & you are loved. Preceded in death by parents Lester (Bud) and Patricia Tappon & brother Bob Tappon.

Mary was born and grew up in Cumberland, WI and attended UWRF before traveling the US making life-long friends. Mary loved working with USDA for 30+ years, retiring in 2005. Huge thanks to everyone at Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Mayo & North Memorial Hospice for keeping her with us throughout Mary’s favorite seasons of New Beginnings. Thanks to North Memorial for letting us all know she was their strongest warrior, fighting against time. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at Brooklyn Park Funeral Home at 7835 Brooklyn Blvd in Brooklyn Park, MN, on April 20, 2024, 10am-12pm . To follow Mary’s words, just be there for each other; love each other. And to quote A.A. Milne, “if there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart I’ll stay there forever.”

When I go, don’t learn to live without me, just learn to live differently. If you need to see me, close your eyes - I’m there. Sit with me in the quiet and you’ll know I didn’t leave, because there is no leaving when a soul is blended with another. We are blended, and I am there.