The first woman elected to the Seymour City Council is about to turn 80.

Myra M. Lewis will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at 608 N. Walnut St. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

Lewis was elected to the city council in 1976 and served for four years. She is the widow of John M. Lewis III.