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Note: Dear Editor, This letter is written to congratulate and commend Hester Hewitt upon her retirement as a schoolteacher in the Cheatham County school system, after years of meritorious and faithful service. I understand Hester will be honored at a tea at West Cheatham School on May 16th and I would be present to honor her; however, my work takes me out of state on that day. Hester Hewitt has given much of herself to Cheatham County and its children. I count myself and my late husband as most fortunate in having Hester help us in formulating the early years of our two daughters, and I know I speak for many Cheatham County Families. Hester has the knowledge, patience, integrity and industry, coupled with a sense of humor that has made her years of teaching a great contribution to Cheatham County. She is not only a teacher of children, but she is a friend of children as well, always recognizing that children also have rights of their own. I could tell you many things that Hester has done, not only in the area of imparting and motivating knowledge, but in working for the school system at a time when there was no financing. I have worked with her on projects, in the early years, just to pay the light bills for the schoolroom and to add additional needed equipment. I salute you, Hester, and I designate you as one to receive the "Carolyn Cowan Award of Excellency." My best wishes go to you for many happy years after you are no longer in the classroom. I would wish for you many happy hours, days, and years in retirement, but knowing you, you will continue to serve Cheatham County in some capacity, for in this I am sure you will find your future happiness. You have been a perfect role model for all teachers and would-be teachers. How wonderful it is that Cheatham County has a Hester Hewitt, and that she chose to serve it for so many years as a teacher of our young. [Carolyn P. Cowan] <=====> Ashland City, TN «b»Hewitt, Hester - Age 88«/b» Passed away October 4, 2000 at Tennessee Christian Medical Center, Madison, TN. Preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hewitt. Survived by her brother, Kenneth Pinson, Ashland City, TN; sisters, Martha Osborn, Knoxville, TN, Ruth Hogan, Taylorsville, IL, Elizabeth Daugherty, Old Hickory, TN. Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, October 7, 2000, in the Chapel of the Cheatham County Funeral Home, Brother Barry Kirby and Brother Paul Robert Gupton officiating. Visitation with family and friends will be 6-9 P.M. Friday. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Dunn, Charles Dunn, Larry Hewitt, Scott Felts, Eddie O'Dell, Tony O'Dell, David O'Dell, Dan O'Dell, Richard O'Dell. Entombment will be in Mallory Cemetery, CHEATHAM COUNTY FUNERAL HOME, 615-792-2552. Obituary Information, 615-792-2771. <=====> «b»CHEATHAM COUNTY County Executive WILLIAM R. ORANGE«/b» (615) 792-4316 November 1, 2000 Mr. Kenneth Pinson and Family 116 Stratton Boulevard Ashland City, Tennessee 37015 Dear Mr. Pinson and Family: At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Cheatham County Legislative Body on October 16, 2000, a Resolution was passed extending to you and your family formal expression of sympathy in the loss in death of Mrs. Hester. A copy of the Resolution is enclosed. «b»"Miss Hester" has always been a pillar of the community and we in Cheatham County are experiencing a great void in her absence. We will never have a replacement for her. «/b» If I may be of service to you or your family in any way, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, «b»William R. Orange Cheatham County Executive «/b»100 PUBLIC SQUARE/ASHLAND CITY, TN 37015 RESOLUTION: 4 RESOLUTION TITLE: «b»Memorial to Mrs. Hester Hewitt «/b» October 16, 2000 MOTION BY: Mr. Rick Johnson SECONDED BY: Mr. Donnie Jordan COMPLETE RESOLUTION: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, That the Cheatham County Legislative Body meeting in Regular Session this the 16th day of October, 2000 in the General Sessions Courtroom at the Courthouse in Ashland City, Tennessee: RESOLVED, That the Cheatham County Legislative Body hereby gives formal expression of sympathy in the loss in death of Mrs. Hester Hewitt and does hereby note in its records her passing. «b»Mrs. Hewitt was an educator for a number of years, both as a teacher and Principal. She often served as an "ambassador" to welcome and acquaint newcomers with Cheatham County. She offered her assistance as pianist for various United Methodist churches and was pianist and an active member of Simpkins Chapel. Mrs. Hester was active in the Tennessee Education Association, Retired Teachers, and The National Retired Teacher's Association. Affectionately known to many as "Miss Hester", her love of life and people endeared her to all those whose lives she touched. «/b» RESOLVED FURTHER, That a copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Mrs. Hester Hewitt as an expression of the Legislative Body's heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement. RECORD: Motion was approved by voice vote. Jim Harris Rick Johnson Donnie Jordan Ann Jarreau Ty Owen Jack Mraz Jerry P. Carney Robert Hand Ricky Burton Gary Binkley Jim Garrett Gary Jackson Clate D. Reed Karl Francis John L. Haines William R. Orange, County Executive CHEATHAM COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I W..J. Hall, do hereby certify that I am the duly authorized and acting County Clerk of Cheatham County, Tennessee. And as such official, I further certify that this resolution was duly passed in open court and offered for signature to the Honorable William R. Orange, County Executive; that this resolution was promptly and fully recorded and is open to public inspection. Witness, My official signature and seal of said County, this the 20th day October. W. J. Hall, County Clerk <=====> Thursday, November 23, 2000 Honorable William R Orange County Executive 100 Public Square Ashland City, TN 37015 Dear Mr. Orange, Words cannot express the gratitude that we feel for your kind words expressed in the Cheatham County Resolution 4, dated October 16, 2000, Memorial to Mrs. Hester Hewitt. The comments you and the County Commissioners offered in remembrance of my sister Hester were of great comfort to me and my wife as well as to Hester's sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Daugherty, Mrs. Ruth Hogan, and Mrs. Martha Osborn. I have taken the liberty of forwarding the resolution to my sisters and they have asked that I assure you and the commissioners that your warm thoughts have eased our loss a great deal. Seldom does one find an organization which will take the time to convey their feelings at the loss of one of the citizens of the community. It reflects well on your values and is most appreciated. Sincerely, Mr. Kenneth Pinson 116 Stratton Boulevard Ashland City, Tennessee 37015
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