Frances C. Hewitt, age 89, passed away peacefully at her Oxford home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. She was born in Albany, Ga, the daughter of Roy and Evie Cook. Mrs. Hewitt was a loyal employee of Southern Bell/Bell South/AT&T for more than thirty years until her retirement in 1986. In retirement, her joys in life were traveling, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, caring for family and friends, and sending greeting cards to everyone she knew for every special event and holiday.
She is survived by George E. Hewitt, her loving husband of 53 years; two daughters and son-in-laws, Lydia F. and James E. Lanier; Cheryl L. and Barry E. Bearden; eight grandchildren, David Farill; James Stanton Lanier; Kristi L. and Jason D. Bishop; Kelly and Zack Goekjian; Heather N. Bearden; and Miley B. Bearden; and one great grandson, Gavin T. Brandenburg.