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- Niagara Gazette - 1/31/09
Lola M. (nee McGee) Hewitt, 86, of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY, entered into rest on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Elderwood Health Care at Crestwood, Wheatfield, NY. Born on September 1, 1922, in Hannibal, MO, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Josephine (Walley) McGee, Sr.Mrs. Hewitt came to Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY in 1942. On January 1, 1943, Lola married Alfred L. Al Hewitt in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. She was a longtime member of the former First Christian Church and currently a member of The Church at Shawnee Landing. For over 30 years, Mrs. Hewitt was a volunteer for the American Red Cross at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Lola and her husband, Al, also belonged to the Niagara Frontier Country Club. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, square dancing, baking, quilting and sewing.In addition to her loving husband of 66 years, Mrs. Hewitt is also survived by four daughters, Barbara (Peter) Baker of Ransomville, NY, Linda (Campbell) (Greg) Mikolajek of North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY, Marjorie (Larry) Minor of Holly Springs, NC and Bonnie (Jim) Sands of Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one expecting great-grandchild. Lola is also survived by two brothers, Jessie (late Marilyn) McGee, Jr. of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY and Carl (Phyllis) McGee of Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Welford McGee.Friends may call on Sunday from 2-6 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, LaSalle Park Chapel, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Monday, February 2nd at 10:00 AM, with Rev. Jerry L. McGlone officiating. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2805 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, Erie County, NY 14221. Please visit www.ottoredanz.com and www.legacy.com/niagara-gazette/Obituaries.asp to sign guest register.
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