Yukiko "Katy" Hoashi Hewitt

Yukiko “Katy” Hoashi Hewitt, 88, of Merritt, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home.

She was a talented seamstress, making numerous garments for her family throughout the years. She also loved being outside and working in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Chester Hewitt.

She is survived by her four daughters, Linda Hewitt, Diana (Ronnie) Ireland, Sheila (Brian) McOmber and Lisa Swaney; six grandchildren, Kenny Ireland, Krista Ireland Lavelle, Zach Swaney, Emily Swaney, Matthew McOmber and Ian McOmber; and one great grandchild, Michael Seward.

Her visitation will be held Sunday, February 28 ^th at Bryant Funeral Home from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Interment will be in Coastal Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to a charity of one’s choice.