Lillie Eileen (Crowdus) Lewis, 86, died August 15, 2014 at The Haven of Our Lady of Peace in Pensacola, FL. She was born October 8, 1927 in Morganfield, KY, the oldest of 12 children. In 1936, her parents moved the family to Pensacola where she lived the rest of her life. Eileen graduated from Pensacola Catholic High School and was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She volunteered as a Cub Scout leader for ten years, impacting hundreds of young boys' lives with her dedication and enthusiasm. Her proudest achievements included two of scouting's highest honors: the District Award of Merit for Scouting and the Silver Beaver Award. She was later employed at the Boy Scout Office in Pensacola for many years, followed by several years at the Council on Aging. Once retired, she often volunteered at the Catholic Diocesan Office of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Eileen was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Thomas H. Lewis; parents, Lillie and Glennon Crowdus; brothers, Buddy, Bill, Donnie and Jimmy Crowdus; granddaughter, Sara Lewis and great-grandson, Brock Rhodes. She is survived by her five daughters; Linda Gwardiak (Mickey), Dianne Rhodes (Gene, dec.), Marilyn Kelley, Regina Chinn (Stephen) and Louanne Burns (Richard); her three sons, Ray Lewis (Linda, dec.), Tim Lewis (Robin) and Ron Lewis (Maureen); 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her brothers and sisters, Bob Crowdus (Louise), Ricky Crowdus, Rita Tolbert (Frank), Paulette Hammack (Clay), Jerry Crowdus (Karen), Danny Crowdus (Marie), Peggy Irving and numerous nieces and nephews. On Thursday, August 21, 2014, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 9:30-10:30a.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30a.m. Longtime friend, Msgr. Mike Reed will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Please join us after the Mass for a brief reception at the church hall to celebrate her life. The funeral procession will leave from the church hall at 1:15 for burial services at 2 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband. The family would like to thank everyone at The Haven of Our Lady of Peace for their love, dedication and excellent care of our mother. She was extremely proud and honored to be the President of the Residents' Association for the past several years and took this job very seriously. She was so happy living out her remaining years in what she called her "second home".