Wendy Lewis

Wendy-Jo Lewis of Aiken, SC, formerly of Weston, MA and Sherborn, MA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 following an extended illness which she battled courageously. 

The daughter of the late Stanley and Eve Lewis, she was predeceased by her former husband, Rory O’Neill.

 She was a graduate of Pine Manor College and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Her love for animals, particularly horses, led her to "horse country" in Aiken, SC where she built herself a “gentle-ladies” ranch, Windy Hill Farm. 

She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Loewenstein of Scottsdale, AZ, two brothers, Buddy Lewis of Berkshire County, MA and Dr. Richard Lewis and his wife Penny of Cummaquid, MA, her devoted brothers-in-law, Shane O'Neill and his wife Jana Kelly and Owen O’Neill and his wife Darlene, as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends including Amy Mahony, Judy Johnson, George Licht, Janelle Mruk and Bob Super, Lori and Derrick Boddy, Mark Silva and John Abbott, Susan Schachman, Kim Kubicek and many others.

Wendy is also survived by her beloved horses, Drambuie and Mica, and her six dogs Bella, Dottie, Harley, Mobey, Rueben and Milo. She lived for these animals, and they adored her.

Wendy spent her life doing the things she loved, including traveling the globe, snorkeling, fly-fishing and attending many concerts. She loved attending the Steeplechase each Spring and Fall in Aiken. Wendy lived her dream..... and always did it her way. She will be missed by many and forgotten by few. The family would like to thank Shane who supported her and was by her side when she passed away peacefully.

A Memorial and celebration of her wonderful life will be held at Sharon Memorial Park and later at her farm in Aiken.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Great Oak Aiken Therapeutic Riding Center, 1123 Edgefield Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801 or the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Rd, Aiken, SC 29801.

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC