COLERAIN, NC – Nadine White Hewitt, age 89, passed away on June 1, 2019 at the Accordius Health and Rehabilitation at Creekside in Ahoskie, NC.
Mrs. Hewitt was born on September 9, 1929 to Ralph and Lula Cale White in, Bertie County, NC. Nadine was a devoted member of Bethany Baptist Church being in attendance every chance she could. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and dancing. Nadine was an avid outdoors woman spending time gardening and anything else to keep her outdoors. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend that will be deeply missed by all that knew her.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Daniel Hewitt, a daughter, Carol H. McFatter, three brothers, Dederick, Elder, and Detroit Collins White, and two sisters, Girlean Hoggard, and Ella Thompson.
Nadine is survived by two daughters, Brenda H. Brinkley and husband Jodie of Ahoskie, and Christie H. Jernigan and husband Ronald of Colerain, NC; son, Ralph C. Hewitt of Ahoskie; three granddaughters, Sherri Draughn of Clemmons, NC, Melissa Jernigan of Colerain, and Amy Pierce and husband Phillip of Jamesville, NC; two grandsons, Earl McFatter and wife Heather of GA, and Brian Jernigan and wife Noelle of Williamston, NC; seven great-grandchildren, one great great-grandson, three step-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 4, 2019, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 12:00 noon at the Bethany Baptist Church, Colerain, NC, with Rev. Tommy Tripp, officiating. There will be a private burial at Stoney Creek Cemetery prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Bethany Baptist Church, 740 Bethany Church Rd, Colerain, NC 27924 or online by clicking here
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service is handling the arrangements for the Hewitt family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.
Praying for your family
Aunt Nadine was a remarkable woman. Always loving and thoughtful. She endured a lot of physical trauma the last few years. Glad her body and mind can rest peacefully. Love to all of her family,
I enjoyed so much having this sweet lady in my life. Thank you for our long talks at meal time.
Thinking about your family. I am so sorry.
My Condolences to Mrs Nadine Hewitt family and friends. Mrs Hewitt was a wonderful roommate about 2 years she will be miss.
My prayers encompass you all! Happy that her journey is over and has now traveled to the river! Nadine is at peace!
Sorry. For. Your. Lost.
so sorry to hear this sad news….she was a nice lady….grew up being friends with her daughters… she kept us all in line…Going to miss her….