Lena M. Hewitt, 86, Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014. Lena was born in Harrisonville, OH on November 24, 1927, to Felix R. and Lena (Turner) Alkire and is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Felix, Charles and Robert Alkire; sisters, Coelle Campbell, Virginia Burke and Helen Pickens.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James A. Hewitt and son Gregory Hewitt; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, 12:00 – 12:30 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH with a Graveside service to follow at Northlawn Memory Gardens, 7060 St Rt 3, Westerville, OH 43082.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carmel-Sutton United Methodist Church, 31940 Bashan Road, Racine, OH 45771.