Susan Lea Lewis, 78, of Kearney, MO, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at St. Luke’s Plaza Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Susan was born October 7, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to Walter Scott Carter and Josephine Dama (Camper) Carter Evans. She received her Master’s Degree in nursing and enjoyed her career as a medical and surgical nurse. She worked at North Kansas City Hospital and was part of the team to open the St. Luke’s North Hospital campus, before ending her career in home health. Susan was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison, KS, and was an avid gardener and beekeeper. She spent most of her life in Weston, MO before moving to Kearney in 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Walter Scott Carter, Jr; Elywn Foy McLendon; and William Patrick Lewis. Susan is survived by her children William Scott (Michelle) Lewis of Rogers, AR, Michele (Kenneth) Moody of Liberty, MO, and Matthew (Allison) Lewis of Charlotte, NC; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister Sheryl (Leo) Beier of Lawrence, KS; and numerous extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to the Trinity Episcopal Church Garden Fund in Atchison, KS or the American Cancer Society.