06/16/2026
Pauline Pitts Hewitt, 68, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Visitation will be held from 6pm to 8pm, Friday, June 19, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 1pm, Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Pastor Marlin Cloudy officiating. Interment will follow at Lane Town Cemetery in Sabine County.
Born November 4, 1957, in Center, Pauline is the daughter of Jack Sparks and Lillie Mae Mitchell Sparks. She loved fishing, dancing, and hanging out with her family.
She is survived by:
Husband, Billy Hewitt, Sr. of Shelbyville
Children:
Christopher Sparks and wife Angelica of Tenaha
Shona Hewitt and fiancé, Ronald Brown of Shelbyville
Billy Hewitt, Jr. and fiancé Denecia of Center
Grandchildren:
Christisaia Sparks
LaJaveon Hewitt
Christiana Sparks
Christian Sparks
Crystal Sparks
DaMarcus Johnson
Brandon Hewitt
Javon Hewitt
Chloe Sparks
Caden Sparks
Crissy Sparks
Great-grandson, Nicholas Bennett, Jr.
Siblings:
Mickey Sparks of Houston
Merlene Carter and husband Jamie of Monroe, Louisiana
Bobby Sparks and wife Adrenne of Center
Arthur Barnett and wife Celine of Houston
Arthur Barnbett and wife Celine of Houston
Rasheed El Amin and wife Nawal of Houston
Linda Alford of Portland, Oregon
Lizzie Faye Payne Allen and husband Kenneth of Center
Father-in-law, Jimmy Hewitt of Shelbyville
Brothers-in-law:
James Earl Hewitt and wife Gloria of Shelbyville
Charles Hewitt and wife Sherinaka of Shelbyville
Special son-in-law, Kelvin Jones of Center
Special niece, Linda Swindle of Shreveport, Louisiana
Numerous other nieces and nephews
A host of friends
Preceded in death by her parents, Jack Sparks and Lillie Mae Mitchell Sparks; and nine siblings.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
