Hilda Hewett

Nahunta – Hilda “Juanita” Herrin Hewett, 73 of Nahunta, passed away Tuesday (April 18, 2017) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross following an extended illness.

Born in Nahunta, Ga., her parents were Norman Merrick Herrin and Mamie Louise Roberts Herrin . She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and a brother in-law, Edith Highsmith, Marie Jacobs, Rev. Frank Jacobs, and another brother-in-law, Robert Cook.

Ms. Hewett was a homemaker and was of the Advent Christian Faith. She loved bird watching, cooking, reading, and loved her pets. Most of all she was a very loving and caring person in every way.

Survivors include her husband of 46 yrs., Hubert Ernest Hewett, Jr., 1 son, Michael Alan Hewett both of Nahunta; 1 brother and sister-in-law, Linton Herrin (Latrelle) of Nahunta; 1 sister, Mable Cook of Cartersville, GA; 3 special nieces, Sarah Willis, Edie Willis, and Annette Willis, all of Nahunta. Also several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be held Friday (April 21, 2017) starting at 6PM at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

A funeral service will be held Saturday (April 22, 2017) at 11AM at the Chapel of Frye Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Wilson officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ancil Jacques, Victor Ham, Steven Cook, Joe Jacobs, Gary Strickland, Brian Herrin, Adam Wilson, and Andy Wilson.

The family will be receiving friends and family at the Hewett residence at 167 Ern Rd. Nahunta, Ga.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

Sympathy make be expressed by signing our online registry at frefh.com.