Courtland – Melisa Lynn Hewett, 34, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2025.  Melisa was born and raised in Southampton County and was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Calvin "Pa" Darden and her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Alice "Nana & Grandaddy" Hewett.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her three children, Karsyn, Layton, and Reid Ashworth; her mother, Robin Landrus (Jeff); her father, Darrell Hewett (Barbara); her sister, Amanda Lassiter (Travis); her grandparents, Mary Lou "Meme" and David "Grandgretty" Bryant; her Uncle Ricky Darden (Jim); her Uncle Gary Hewett (Debra); step siblings, Dale Landrus (Amanda), Ashlee Galford (Eric), Meghan DuVall (Blake); and a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins, and many loving friends.

Melisa was a 2009 graduate of Southampton High School.  She was also a member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church.

She was a loving mother who adored her children.  Melisa also loved her family and friends and anyone that knew her could tell you that her bright smile would light up a room instantly.  She had a beautiful soul and a kind heart.  Melisa never really knew a stranger from the time she was a toddler.  Melisa was a beautiful person, daughter, mother, sister, niece, granddaughter, and friend.  Her spirit will live on forever through all the cherished memories of all those who knew and loved her.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2PM Friday, May 2, 2025 in Wright Funeral Home with Pastor Debbie Baugham officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church.

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