Celebrating the life of
Thelma August Hewett
October 22, 1919 - September 24, 2008
Thelma August Hewett, 88, died September 24, 2008 at her residence. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Archie and Irene August. For many years, she was employed by the Board of Education where until her retirement, served as District Supervisor. Mrs. Hewett was a member of Calvary Baptist Temple where she was a member of Dr. Wilder's Busy Bees and taught the young married couples for over fifty years. She devoted her life to the word of God, loving her family and loving others. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.E. Hewett, Sr.
Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Kaye Ricks of Savannah; Linda Hewett Thompson and John Thompson of Savannah; son and daughter-in-law, L.E. Hewett, Jr. and Donna Hewett of Richmond Hill; ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2008 at Skidaway Island Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. James Staubes and Rev. Jay Hewett Thompson officiating.
Burial: Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances: Gideons International, Memorial Bible Program, C/O Memorial Bible Secretary, P.O. Box 14048, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Mary Kay, I was sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. But can we be sad knowing they are with the Saviour that was their favorite topic of discussion? Not hardly. But, like me, you miss her so much. Thanks for the joy you gave my Mom during her last weeks. Praying for you. Bonnie Tanner Mrs. Zipperer's
- Bonnie Tanner, savannah, GA
I have such wonderful memories of your Mother being my Sunday School teacher, working together in missions, and calling her and asking for her wisdom on different matters. I will miss her.
- June Dillon, Savannah, GA
I was in one of Thelma's first married classes, and am very greatful for her ministry. She was also a dear friend of my Mothers. Thelma and L. E. were special, and George and I are happy to have known them. May God bless all of you in a special way at this time of your loss.
- Bobbye Litchfield, Marietta, GA
My condolences to Mary Kaye, Linda, LE, all the grandkids and great grandkids at the lost of your Mother and Grandmother.
- Bonnie Davis, Ocean Grove, NJ
Linda,Mary Kaye and L.E., We wish we could be with you and share in the celebration of your mother's life. What a wonderful, gracious, dear sister in Christ she was!!!! She was a beautiful example to all of us throughout her sojourn here. We know she will have a special assignment in Heaven making ready for all of you whom she held so near in her heart! While we cannot be present with you now, please know we embrace you tenderly with our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Ray and Lynn
- Ray and Lynn Suddath, Columbus, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda and LE, Both Robert and I share in your saddnessin the passing of Mrs. Hewett. She was a wonderful Christian lady and minister for our Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
- sandra rushing, guyton,, GA
To the family of Mrs. Thelma Hewett. I would again like to offer my condolences to you all. After meeting you all for the first time I truly saw the light that Mrs. Hewett has put upon each of you. You all have a love that God wants each of us to have. Mrs. Hewett is in the best place that we could want to be and that is with God our Father. May God Bless and keep each of you. APO Mike McPhaul SCMPD
- APO Mike McPhaul, Savannah, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda, and L.E., It is with great sorrow and wonderful memories that I share in the passing of your mother. When I think of her I see a lovely smile, beautiful complection and a spirit that out shines the sun. Always the same,sweet, loving and kind. Know that I will be praying for you during this time. God bless you all, Mary Jane Yates Burkhalter
- Mary Jane Yates Burkhalter, Atlanta, GA
In loving memory of one sweet 'Southern Lady'. From the very first time I met her she was always the same sweet Godly lady. The picture of Godly Beauty. 'Bitter-Sweet' as it is, she will be greatly missed but her memory will forever live on in our hearts. My love and prayers to the family. bj
- Brenda Johnson, Elba, AL
L.E. and family, Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom. God be with you during this time or grief. Caroll and Pat Hardy
- Caroll and Pat Hardy, Richmond Hill, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda & L.E. Your mother was such a soft spoken lovely person. My memories go way back to Sunday nights after church when your parents, my mother and I, as well as others would go to someones house for coffee & dessert and lots of laughter. She and my mother enjoyed going to dinner together. I can vision my mother standing at the gate welcoming your mom to heaven.
- Connie Smiley, Atlanta, GA
Linda and Mary Kay, A lovely lady both inside and out was your mother! She was indeed a very special lady! You have been so blessed to have her for all of these years.What a blessing she was to so many people! With love, Jane Spivey Anderson
- Jane Anderson, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of your loss - we cherish many fond memories of Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt in years gone by when we lived in Savannah. Mrs Hewitt kept our baby while we were a part of Henry & Cathy's wedding
- Robbie & Mary Ann Cleland, Marietta, GA
Linda, Mary Kaye & L.E. My heart and prayers are with you on the loss of your Mother. I have so many fond memories of my Aunt Thelma and Uncle Elwood. I know she is with Jesus and all the other family members who have gone ahead. So sorry I won't be there; but, know I will be with you in spirit. God Bless You All!! Sylvia
- Sylvia Bianchi, Danielsville, GA
If there was ever a person who loved the Lord this was Thelma Hewitt. She will be so missed by her family and friends, but we know that she is with L.E. and her Lord tonight.
- Estelle Deal, Savannah, GA
Dear Mary Kay, I was sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. But can we be sad knowing they are with the Saviour that was their favorite topic of discussion? Not hardly. But, like me, you miss her so much. Thanks for the joy you gave my Mom during her last weeks. Praying for you. Bonnie Tanner Mrs. Zipperer's
- Bonnie Tanner, savannah, GA
I have such wonderful memories of your Mother being my Sunday School teacher, working together in missions, and calling her and asking for her wisdom on different matters. I will miss her.
- June Dillon, Savannah, GA
I was in one of Thelma's first married classes, and am very greatful for her ministry. She was also a dear friend of my Mothers. Thelma and L. E. were special, and George and I are happy to have known them. May God bless all of you in a special way at this time of your loss.
- Bobbye Litchfield, Marietta, GA
My condolences to Mary Kaye, Linda, LE, all the grandkids and great grandkids at the lost of your Mother and Grandmother.
- Bonnie Davis, Ocean Grove, NJ
Linda,Mary Kaye and L.E., We wish we could be with you and share in the celebration of your mother's life. What a wonderful, gracious, dear sister in Christ she was!!!! She was a beautiful example to all of us throughout her sojourn here. We know she will have a special assignment in Heaven making ready for all of you whom she held so near in her heart! While we cannot be present with you now, please know we embrace you tenderly with our thoughts and prayers. All our love, Ray and Lynn
- Ray and Lynn Suddath, Columbus, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda and LE, Both Robert and I share in your saddnessin the passing of Mrs. Hewett. She was a wonderful Christian lady and minister for our Lord. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
- sandra rushing, guyton,, GA
To the family of Mrs. Thelma Hewett. I would again like to offer my condolences to you all. After meeting you all for the first time I truly saw the light that Mrs. Hewett has put upon each of you. You all have a love that God wants each of us to have. Mrs. Hewett is in the best place that we could want to be and that is with God our Father. May God Bless and keep each of you. APO Mike McPhaul SCMPD
- APO Mike McPhaul, Savannah, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda, and L.E., It is with great sorrow and wonderful memories that I share in the passing of your mother. When I think of her I see a lovely smile, beautiful complection and a spirit that out shines the sun. Always the same,sweet, loving and kind. Know that I will be praying for you during this time. God bless you all, Mary Jane Yates Burkhalter
- Mary Jane Yates Burkhalter, Atlanta, GA
In loving memory of one sweet 'Southern Lady'. From the very first time I met her she was always the same sweet Godly lady. The picture of Godly Beauty. 'Bitter-Sweet' as it is, she will be greatly missed but her memory will forever live on in our hearts. My love and prayers to the family. bj
- Brenda Johnson, Elba, AL
L.E. and family, Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your Mom. God be with you during this time or grief. Caroll and Pat Hardy
- Caroll and Pat Hardy, Richmond Hill, GA
Mary Kaye, Linda & L.E. Your mother was such a soft spoken lovely person. My memories go way back to Sunday nights after church when your parents, my mother and I, as well as others would go to someones house for coffee & dessert and lots of laughter. She and my mother enjoyed going to dinner together. I can vision my mother standing at the gate welcoming your mom to heaven.
- Connie Smiley, Atlanta, GA
Linda and Mary Kay, A lovely lady both inside and out was your mother! She was indeed a very special lady! You have been so blessed to have her for all of these years.What a blessing she was to so many people! With love, Jane Spivey Anderson
- Jane Anderson, Savannah, GA
So sorry to hear of your loss - we cherish many fond memories of Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt in years gone by when we lived in Savannah. Mrs Hewitt kept our baby while we were a part of Henry & Cathy's wedding
- Robbie & Mary Ann Cleland, Marietta, GA
Linda, Mary Kaye & L.E. My heart and prayers are with you on the loss of your Mother. I have so many fond memories of my Aunt Thelma and Uncle Elwood. I know she is with Jesus and all the other family members who have gone ahead. So sorry I won't be there; but, know I will be with you in spirit. God Bless You All!! Sylvia
- Sylvia Bianchi, Danielsville, GA
If there was ever a person who loved the Lord this was Thelma Hewitt. She will be so missed by her family and friends, but we know that she is with L.E. and her Lord tonight.
- Estelle Deal, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

