Mary "Linda" (Swick) Hewell

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Mary " Linda" Hewell, age 86, of Jefferson Georgia, who went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  Mrs.Hewell was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Charles and Elizabeth Winn Swick .

Survivors include her sons, Joe Hewell and his wife Teresa of Jefferson, and Bill Hewell of Cherry Log, Ga. Grandchildren Jason Hewell and wife Stacey, and Eric Hewell and wife Ashlin, all of Jefferson; Jared Hewell of Euharlee. Ga. Great grandchildren, Madison Hewell, Emersyn Hewell, Coleson Hewell, and Kinsley Hewell.

 Linda led a distinguished career in the addiction/recovery field and was prominent with SECAD. She was the recipient of many awards including the 2011 Bernard Carter Humanitarian Award, and the status of lifetime Counselor Emeritus. Linda had a long and successful career with Peachford of Atlanta and Laurelwood of Gainesville, where her dedication, and work in recovery changed the lives of many people. Linda will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, May 3,2023 at 2pm in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Booher officiating.  Visitation with family will be held from 1-2pm at Evans Funeral Home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:The Angel House of Georgia@Angelhouseofgeorgia.org, and Acceptance Recovery Center @ arc-ga.org

Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.

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