Regina Carol Sands-Hewitt (79) of Prattville Alabama Passed away Friday November 12th, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by loves ones and her beloved pets. Gina was born on April 20th, 1942, at McCoy Airforce Base as the first-born child of Robert and Juanita Sands. Regina and her siblings William and Margaret spent most of their childhood moving from Military base to base spending the largest part in Amarillo, Texas then finally settling down in Tampa Florida. While in Tampa Regina graduated from High School and began her adult life joining the US Marine corps and shortly after gave birth to her only child Scott Vaughn. After traveling the world and many exciting life adventures Regina settled in Prattville Alabama to be closer to her mother Juanita and live out the rest of her life.
Regina is survived by her Husband Richard Hewitt of Prattville Alabama. Son Scott Kenneth Vaughn of Montgomery Alabama. Brother William Sands (wife) Joann Sands. Nieces Mariel Sands and Audrey Anderson (Husband) Kale Anderson. Great Nieces Tatum, Madalynn, and Margo Anderson all of Kansas City MO. As well many cousins, stepchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren who loved her dearly.
Regina is proceeded in death by her grandparents John and Mary Murray. Grandparents Robert and Alma Sands. Parents Robert Sands, Juanita Tatum, and stepfather Braxton Tatum. Sister Margaret Sands, Husband Ed Thomas, and great nephew Tucker Anderson.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday November 21st, 2021, from 1-3pm with Military honors to follow. Rideout’s Funeral Home at 347 E Main St. Prattville, Alabama 36067
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com for the Hewitt family.
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