NEWTON, N.C. - Carolyn Laverne Hewitt, 72, of Newton passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory.

She was born August 5, 1952 in Iredell County to the late Courtney James Stewart Sr. and Carrie Leazer Stewart. Carolyn was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Newton. She enjoyed working on puzzles, scrapbooking, coloring, loving and bragging about her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons Larry W. Hewitt Jr. and wife Heather of Conover; Chris L. Hewitt of Newton; daughter Shana Hewitt and husband Ryan Wilkins of Taylorsville; brother James Stewart and wife Louise of Lincolnton; sisters Minister Catharine Stewart of Newton, Cynthia Stewart of Charlotte; grandchildren Adonis Hewitt, Noah Hewitt, Haynes Hewitt, Ayanna Cunningham, Riyan Wilkins, Kaleb Hewitt and Payton Hewitt; great-grandchildren Riley Hewitt, Avery Hewitt, Kinsleigh McCombs and Marleigh Miller; and others who were special to Carolyn: Marie Glass, Linda Gibbs, Phlicia Early and JoAnn McGlown.

A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024  at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service, 7878 NC Hwy 16, Newton. Minister Catharine Stewart officiated. Burial followed at Southside Cemetery in Newton. The family held a quiet hour prior to the service from 11-11:45 a.m. at Bennett Funeral Service.

Condolences may be sent to the Hewitt family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Hewitt family.