With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Rosa Hewitt, 55, of Johnsonville, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Life Reflections

Rosa Lee Hewitt was a native of Hemingway, South Carolina where she grew up. She was born on October 21, 1970, daughter of the late Bernice Canteen and Hoyte Lee "Bubba" Hewitt. Rosa Lee entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.  She later attended Johnsonville High School as a student. She pursued a career in home health care as an aide until her health declined. She was willing to help anyone. Rosa Lee will be remembered for her contagious laughs and jokes. Her family and friends enjoyed her warm home cooked meals while watching Bonanza, Heat of the Night or Young and the Restless.

Rosa Lee was preceded in death by: her parents, Bernice Canteen of Johnsonville, South Carolina and Hoyte Lee "Bubba" Hewitt of Hemingway, South Carolina; one son, Shamari Williams of Johnsonville, South Carolina; three sisters, JoAnn Eaddy, Verna Hampton and Wilma Singletary all of Johnsonville, South Carolina and two brothers, Robert Canteen of Johnsonville, South Carolina and Calvin Johnson of Conway, South Carolina.

Rosa leaves behind to cherish her memories: her loving companion, Johnny Williams Sr. of Johnsonville, South Carolina; four sons, Peter Hewitt of Florence, South Carolina, Johnny Williams, Jr. of Nesmith, South Carolina, Marcus (Tawanna) Williams of Scranton, South Carolina and Octavius Williams of Johnsonville, South Carolina; one daughter, Canayle Washington of Hemingway, South Carolina; five sisters, Amanda Johnson and Rachel Hewitt both of Conway, South Carolina, Shirley (Fernando) McElveen of Lake City, South Carolina, Jennie Mae Canteen of Plant City, Florida and Judy (Charlie) Brown of Camden, South Carolina; two brothers, Matthew Canteen of Lake Wales, Florida and Hoyte Lee Hewitt of Johnsonville, South Carolina; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

family will receive friends beginning on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 901 Vox Highway Lot 9 of Johnsonville, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.