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Elaine P. Hewitt

Elaine P. Hewitt, age 59 of Waverly, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013.

Born in Pulaski, TN to Joe and Charlotte Patterson, she lived most of her adult life in Waverly. Elaine worked in Special Education in the Houston County School System for 11 years. In 2001, she became the Principal of Erin Elementary School in Erin, TN.

Elaine graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1975 and shortly thereafter, married her husband of 37 years, Carl D. Hewitt III. Together they had three children, and eventually became loving grandparents to three beautiful grandchildren.

Elaine loved working in her garden, traveling, and spending time with her family. She had a caring and gentle nature, and forged special relationships with children and animals throughout her lifetime.

She was joined in death by her husband Carl, and her son, Wade. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe.

She is survived by daughters, Jessica Hewitt of Santa Rosa, CA and Elizabeth Hewitt (Josh Brown) of Bandon, OR; grandsons, Spencer, Noah and Jonah Brown; mother, Charlotte Patterson of Waverly, TN; brother, Joe Patterson (Jackie) of McMinnville, TN; brother, Bill Patterson (Donna) and sister, Becky Moore (Tommy), both of New Johnsonville, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the United Methodist Church in Waverly, TN at 4 p.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, 331 Great Circle Road, Nashville, TN 37228 in memory of Elaine P. Hewitt.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home, (615) 255-4193.

Published by The Leaf Chronicle on Jan. 24, 2013.
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It has been over a year since you have been gone and you are so missed by your daughters. I am praying that that this year they will be comforted By Jesus who is our great Comforter. It is so good to know that one could be so loved and so missed by her children. Your life was such a blessing to them. Jesse and Elizabeth and family..you will always be in my continued prayers. May God bless you this day as you remember your sweet Mom. All that she was in your life still is. A great Mom like yours will have a lasting effect on your family. Love Sandy Lang

Sandy Lang

January 22, 2014

Shocked and saddened. They were good people. We wish the best for you and your family. May God Bless.
Paul and Jill

January 28, 2013

Mrs. Elaine was the kindest person I knew. I will alaways will remember her. When we was in class we would always know when she was coming,as her keys jingled and her high heel shoes stomped while she walked up the hallway. She will always be the best principal we ever had.

Kaylie Mckinley

January 27, 2013

Elizabeth and family....the town of Bandon is thinking about you and praying for you. We are very blessed to have you in our community....The Mark Johnston Family

Trina Johnston

January 25, 2013

Joe & Bill,
I was simply stunned when I heard about this tragedy. Had not seen Bubba since college, but had seen & spoken w/ Elaine a few times after church in Waverly while visiting my Dad. My deepest sympathy and warm regards.

Phil White

January 25, 2013

Jessica and Elizabeth, my deepest condolences for the loss of your parents and Wade. Please know how much you are both loved and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Reema S. Shocair Ali

January 25, 2013

I wish I could have truely known you. But I am so blessed to know your wonderful caring daughter.

sandra lang

January 24, 2013

Elaine was a dear friend that I worked with the 11 years she worked at the BOE in Erin.. I will never forget her compassion, her kindness and that wonderful sparkle in her eyes. She was a dear friend.

Cindy Williams

January 24, 2013

My Prayers to the family,the Students of Erin Elementary,The Staff.May God be with you all during this difficult time.God heals all wounds.

Linda Keesee

January 24, 2013

Ms.Elaine Hewitt was the sweetest lady I know.She helped me more than what some people may know.When I was in High School I liked a 1/2 credit to grad. with my class.She told me about a course that I could take through mail to get my credit and she worked with me to make sure that I got it.I will always remember her for going above to do that for me.My son was at EES last year and he has learning problem and she really helped him also.My thoughts and prayers are with Ms.Elaine's family.

Barbara Agy

January 24, 2013

A fun, smart, wonderful lady. Enjoyed working and traveling with Elaine when she was a SPED Supervisor. We often talked about our children and what was happening in their lives. She loved her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rosemary Turnbow

January 24, 2013

Jessica and Elizabeth, your mother was my colleague and friend. We shared a love of farm life, family, and children. She was such a beautiful lady and had such a positive impact on the lives she touched. May you be blessed with warm memories and the promise of reunion.

Martha Falls-Sample

January 24, 2013

I have so many happy memories of Elaine, from teaching together at Houston Co High School, to traveling to New York with a bunch of kids. I will never forget her strength, her dedication to teaching and students, or her love of family and life. While years and miles had separated us, the bond of friendship remained. My heart is broken and I ache for her girls and family, and for us all who have lost a great friend.

Nancy (Brown) Kemp

January 23, 2013

Ms. Elaine was an amazing woman, dedicated to her life's work with people of all ages and in different places in life. She was very special to my dad and her legacy will never pass away, but live on in hearts near and far forever. I never visited with her a single time that she did not mention in some way how proud she was of her family.

Tara Milliken Wiese

January 22, 2013

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