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Lula Hewlett Obituary

Lula Mae Hewlett 84, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus, Merrillville, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Lula was preceded in death by her parents, George Madison Dillard, Maggie Mae Garth; siblings, Rosetta Dillard Smith, George Dillard, and Queen Johnson. Cherishing her memory, are her children, Linda Hewlett of Merrillville, IN, Sandra (Clarence) Lyles of Merrillville, IN, and Michael (Yuka) Hewlett of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Jawana Jones of Chicago, IL, Darius Simmons of Corona, CA, Kayla (Nathaniel) Jackson of Cypress, TX, Javon Hewlett and Renee Hewlett, both of Aurora, CO; nine great grandchildren Melaya, Melan, Cyki John, Tykius, Jysiah, Aniyah, Jaanai, Samiyah, and Takaiya Jackson; sister, Maggie Sykes; special nieces, Valerie (Walter) Jones, of Frisco, TX and Krista (Eric) Williams of Katy, TX; son-in-law, Chauncey Jones of Waukesha, WI; a special friend, Illona Dugas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Monday, October 4, 2021 9:00a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at the Friendship Baptist Church, 1545 Waite St. Gary, IN. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2021.

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Louise Crozier

October 4, 2021

Sincere condolences to the family. I love you all.

Deborah Hunter

October 4, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Nellie Cooper

October 4, 2021

You have my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your mother.I so fondly remember her from my childhood.Always tried to stand in her line at Buylows.She and my mother were friends.God bless you and keep you.

Richard Gordon

October 3, 2021

My condolences to Linda and the family. Earthvhas no s oh rrow that heaven cannot heal.

Shirley Potter-Bratton

October 3, 2021

To the Hewlett family .
I'm sorry for your loss.
My family give your deepest condolences.
Your mother will be missed dearly.
Right now you are looking at a body... something that we can see touch and feel.... No person who sees Yahweh shall live. Her spirit is with you for eternity. Now she's in the hands of Yahweh Joshua the Messiah.

Crystal Ballard

October 2, 2021

My sincere condolences going out to Sandra, Linda, Michael and family during your time of loss. Ms Lula will truly be missed. May God be with you all and give you strength.

Carmelita Jones

October 1, 2021

To Sandra and Michael and the entire family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Frances Bridges Resto

October 1, 2021

Linda and family I extend my sympathy and to you and your family. I am praying for God to give you peace and comfort during this difficult time

Susie Peterson-Wren

October 1, 2021

To Linda and family
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your precious mother. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Russell

October 1, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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