Mildred (Betty) Elizabeth Lewis Keeler, residing at Brooksby Village in Peabody, died June 13, 2014. Born September 21, 1930 in Clifton, New Jersey to William Parker Lewis, Jr. and Mildred Brautigam Lewis. Sister to Katherine Lewis (deceased) and William P. Lewis, III of Valley Stream, NY.

A graduate of Valley Stream Central High School and Pratt Institute, Betty held several professional positions with Betton and Bowles, IBM, Clairol, and Bristol-Myers. Betty also pursued an acting and modeling career appearing in several commercials and movies. Betty's interests included travel, dining, crossword puzzles, the arts, and all things Welsh.

She is survived by her brother, William Parker Lewis, III, her son, John Blabe from Yuma, Arizona, her daughter, Nancy Blabe, from Phoenix, Arizona, and her son, Bill Blake, from Marblehead, Massachusetts as well as six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Brooksby Village on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM.