Celebrating the life of
Adele Blythe Hewitt
September 19, 1955 - August 26, 2014
Devoted Wife and Mother
Adele Blythe Hewitt, 58, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand to Gerald Blythe and Joyce Taylor Blythe. Adele attended schools in the Auckland area and graduated with a B.A. in Music from the University of Auckland. Soon afterwards she enrolled in a teaching training college and taught music in a local school. In 1979 Adele moved to the United States and travelled around the West Coast and Canada with friends. She settled down in Phoenix, AZ, working in Ramada Inn Headquarters’ accounting office. Discovering that she thoroughly loved accounting, she attended Arizona State University at night; subsequently, she took all five CPA exams in one sitting, passing everyone in the high 90’s to 100 percent and earning her CPA certification. From there she moved on to FFCA, an investment firm in Scottsdale, AZ. It was in Scottsdale that she met Nathan Hewitt and they married in 1991 having services both in New Zealand and Arizona. Nathan joined Gulfstream in 1992 and relocated to Savannah with Adele joining shortly. She joined Parent & Child as Director of Finance in Savannah and involved herself and Nathan in many special projects including fund raising and the Youth Estate. In 1995 Adele left Parent and Child for her most important job: to be a mother. While raising her young daughter, she continued to be active in the community as a board member and tutor for R.A.L.P, a literacy program in Savannah. Adele’s church memberships included St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church and Christ Church Anglican (CCA). She was a member of the choir at CCA, part of the Inter Faith Hospitality, board member of E.Y.C.S. (Episcopal Youth Community Scholarship) for several years, and the Fiber Guild which knitted items full of prayers for those who were ill or needed prayer. She also volunteered at Hancock Day School where she assisted with fund raising and class activities. When her daughter moved to Savannah Christian Preparatory School, Adele helped with a few activities as well. For several years Adele attended Community Bible Study and served as the Assistant Teaching Director at the time of her death. Adele had a generous, kind, and compassionate spirit; she deeply loved her family and friends. She was more than willing to help anyone in the church, neighborhood, or community.
Surviving are her husband, Nathan Hewitt of Savannah; daughter, Katherine Hewitt of Savannah; siblings, Russell Ennis (Rose), Kevin Ennis, Rochelle Blythe (Jeremy), Elizabeth Blythe (Chris) all of Auckland; step-mother and good friend, Valerie Blythe of Auckland and several aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and a nephew in Auckland.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 1, 2014 at Grace United Methodist Church with The Reverend Marcus B. Robertson officiating.
Remembrances: Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 or Savannah Community Bible Study Day Class, 4 Bransby Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Nathan and Katherine, We want to extend to you both and your family our deepest sympathy and our continued prayers. Words are too little to express our thoughts over your pain and loss. But have taken it to the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and pray that he has provided all your needs, your comfort and peace. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. With our deepest sympathy, Mark and Kathy Kohler
- Mark and Kathy Kohler, Savannah, Ga
So sorry to hear of Adele's passing. I think back to the fun times we shared at Hancock together, and will hold those special memories. Lane was just talking about you Katherine, and sharing 6th grade stories. We are praying for you and your family. The Hanberry Family
- Hanberry family, Savannah, Ga
Nathan and Katherine I was heartbroken to hear of Adele's passing. I pray God takes your sadness and surrounds you with loving family and friends. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love, Sandy Derks
- Sandy Derks, Savannah, GA
Nathan and Katherine, we are so very sorry for your loss of wife and mother. Adele was so sweet and we will miss her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Betty Ann, Chris, Chase Di Silvestro Brittany & Pierre Milward
- Di Silvestro, Savannah, Ga
Nathan and Katherine, I am so sorry for the loss of Adele. She became a good friend through CBS and an inspiration as my core leader two different years. Her devotion to God, family and friends will be remembered. Words cannot convey the impact she had on me and so many others. May you feel the comfort and peace of God's loving arms in the coming days.
- Cindy Rowland, Savannah, GA
Nathan, please know that I am so sad for you and Katherine. You have been hit very hard with life's saddest events in a very short time. Please know that I am really, really, really praying for you! I am praying that you both sense God's love and His peace and comfort! Love you so much! Beaj
- Beaj Beacham Reed, Sebring, FL
For the HEWITT family, i am so sorry for the loss of your love one. you know the Bible holds out a hope of a resurrection for our dead love one. She will be soley missed i know by her family, please read John 5:28,29.Again i am sorry for your loss.
- Mary Cooper, savannah, ga
Nathan and Katherine, my heart is breaking for you during this most difficult time. Word aren't adequate enough, so please know that you are in my thoughts, heart and prayers. May God’s Grace give you strength during this difficult time.
- Cynthia Adams-Carlin, San Diego, CA
I grew to know and love Adele through Community Bible Study. My maiden name is Hewitt and we shared that bond, as well as my grandaughter who is the same age as Katherine, although they didn't know each other. She was truly a Godly woman who walked the talk and I will be forever blessed for knowing her. My heart aches for all of you, but rejoices in knowing that she is with our Lord. in Christian love, Belle Hewitt Ralston
- Belle Hewitt Ralston, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to you at this time. My Blessing to you at your lost. Just know that she is in a better place then us. Nathan I someone know what you are going through. Just know things will get better with time. Love Ya, Cindy Coward
- Cindy Coward, Thunderbolt, ga
Nathan and Katherne, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife and mother. I can't imagine what you must be going through at such a sudden occurrence. I'm praying that God will surround you both with peace and comfort. Hal has such good memories of you from KA and Ben Lippen (as long ago as that seems) and is keeping you in his prayers as well.
- Hal & Martha Cail, Waxhaw, NC
She Will be sadly missed!!! I will miss our talk s in the kitchen !!!!Love Renee
- Renee sellers, Fleming, ga
Nathan, Our deepest condolences to you and your family in your loss. You are in our thoughts.
- Jimmy and Brenda Honeycutt, Guyton, Ga
Nathan and Katherine, I'm so sorry for the huge loss you are facing in the passing of Adele!! You will miss her every day. I'm praying for you that the comforting presence of Jesus will remain with you constantly and reach deeper than the loss you feel. May the grace, strength, and peace He has for you be your daily portion.
- Ruth Maxwell, Abbotsford, BC
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
Katherine and family, Please accept our condolences in the passing of your mother. You and family are in our prayers.
- Ashley and Dana Barnwell, Rincon, Georgia
Nathan and Katherine I was shocked to hear of Adele's passing. My best memories are of EFM classes and get-togethers at your house. You and Katherine are in my prayers. God heals all wounds and His strength will hold you together. Much love to you both. Barbara Wilkerson
- barbara wilkerson, rincon, ga
Nathan and Katherine, what a shock to hear about the Homegoing of Adele. You have been in my heart and mind so much lately. No words can ease the pain you are experiencing now but we pray you will feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this extremely difficult time!!
- Mary Anna (Rutt) Wingenroth, Lusaka, Zambia
Nathan and Katherine, what a shock to hear about the Homegoing of Adele. You have been in my heart and mind so much lately. No words can ease the pain you are experiencing now but we pray you will feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this extremely difficult time!!
- Mary Anna (Rutt) Wingenroth, Lusaka, Zambia
Nathan and Katherine I am so sorry about the loss of Adele. I was in CBS with her. She was a sweet, Christ-like lady and she will be missed. Take comfort in the fact that she is now present with our Lord and Savior. Mary Roberson
- Mary Roberson, Savannah, GA
Nathan and Katherine, We want to extend to you both and your family our deepest sympathy and our continued prayers. Words are too little to express our thoughts over your pain and loss. But have taken it to the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and pray that he has provided all your needs, your comfort and peace. We will continue to lift you up in prayer. With our deepest sympathy, Mark and Kathy Kohler
- Mark and Kathy Kohler, Savannah, Ga
So sorry to hear of Adele's passing. I think back to the fun times we shared at Hancock together, and will hold those special memories. Lane was just talking about you Katherine, and sharing 6th grade stories. We are praying for you and your family. The Hanberry Family
- Hanberry family, Savannah, Ga
Nathan and Katherine I was heartbroken to hear of Adele's passing. I pray God takes your sadness and surrounds you with loving family and friends. If there is anything I can do please let me know. Love, Sandy Derks
- Sandy Derks, Savannah, GA
Nathan and Katherine, we are so very sorry for your loss of wife and mother. Adele was so sweet and we will miss her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Betty Ann, Chris, Chase Di Silvestro Brittany & Pierre Milward
- Di Silvestro, Savannah, Ga
Nathan and Katherine, I am so sorry for the loss of Adele. She became a good friend through CBS and an inspiration as my core leader two different years. Her devotion to God, family and friends will be remembered. Words cannot convey the impact she had on me and so many others. May you feel the comfort and peace of God's loving arms in the coming days.
- Cindy Rowland, Savannah, GA
Nathan, please know that I am so sad for you and Katherine. You have been hit very hard with life's saddest events in a very short time. Please know that I am really, really, really praying for you! I am praying that you both sense God's love and His peace and comfort! Love you so much! Beaj
- Beaj Beacham Reed, Sebring, FL
For the HEWITT family, i am so sorry for the loss of your love one. you know the Bible holds out a hope of a resurrection for our dead love one. She will be soley missed i know by her family, please read John 5:28,29.Again i am sorry for your loss.
- Mary Cooper, savannah, ga
Nathan and Katherine, my heart is breaking for you during this most difficult time. Word aren't adequate enough, so please know that you are in my thoughts, heart and prayers. May God’s Grace give you strength during this difficult time.
- Cynthia Adams-Carlin, San Diego, CA
I grew to know and love Adele through Community Bible Study. My maiden name is Hewitt and we shared that bond, as well as my grandaughter who is the same age as Katherine, although they didn't know each other. She was truly a Godly woman who walked the talk and I will be forever blessed for knowing her. My heart aches for all of you, but rejoices in knowing that she is with our Lord. in Christian love, Belle Hewitt Ralston
- Belle Hewitt Ralston, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to you at this time. My Blessing to you at your lost. Just know that she is in a better place then us. Nathan I someone know what you are going through. Just know things will get better with time. Love Ya, Cindy Coward
- Cindy Coward, Thunderbolt, ga
Nathan and Katherne, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife and mother. I can't imagine what you must be going through at such a sudden occurrence. I'm praying that God will surround you both with peace and comfort. Hal has such good memories of you from KA and Ben Lippen (as long ago as that seems) and is keeping you in his prayers as well.
- Hal & Martha Cail, Waxhaw, NC
She Will be sadly missed!!! I will miss our talk s in the kitchen !!!!Love Renee
- Renee sellers, Fleming, ga
Nathan, Our deepest condolences to you and your family in your loss. You are in our thoughts.
- Jimmy and Brenda Honeycutt, Guyton, Ga
Nathan and Katherine, I'm so sorry for the huge loss you are facing in the passing of Adele!! You will miss her every day. I'm praying for you that the comforting presence of Jesus will remain with you constantly and reach deeper than the loss you feel. May the grace, strength, and peace He has for you be your daily portion.
- Ruth Maxwell, Abbotsford, BC
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
We share in your sorrow as we also share the Hope that is in us. So very sorry for your loss and pray God's Peace and Comfort surround you.
- David Boyes, Winkler, MB
Katherine and family, Please accept our condolences in the passing of your mother. You and family are in our prayers.
- Ashley and Dana Barnwell, Rincon, Georgia
Nathan and Katherine I was shocked to hear of Adele's passing. My best memories are of EFM classes and get-togethers at your house. You and Katherine are in my prayers. God heals all wounds and His strength will hold you together. Much love to you both. Barbara Wilkerson
- barbara wilkerson, rincon, ga
Nathan and Katherine, what a shock to hear about the Homegoing of Adele. You have been in my heart and mind so much lately. No words can ease the pain you are experiencing now but we pray you will feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this extremely difficult time!!
- Mary Anna (Rutt) Wingenroth, Lusaka, Zambia
Nathan and Katherine, what a shock to hear about the Homegoing of Adele. You have been in my heart and mind so much lately. No words can ease the pain you are experiencing now but we pray you will feel God's loving arms wrapped around you during this extremely difficult time!!
- Mary Anna (Rutt) Wingenroth, Lusaka, Zambia
Nathan and Katherine I am so sorry about the loss of Adele. I was in CBS with her. She was a sweet, Christ-like lady and she will be missed. Take comfort in the fact that she is now present with our Lord and Savior. Mary Roberson
- Mary Roberson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
