Coretta Hewitt

Coretta Estelle Hewitt, nee Rager, born March 17, 1937 in Newport News, Va., passed away peacefully Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, at the age of 89.

Beloved matriarch and faithful Christian woman, Coretta grew up on the east coast and married Roger Ray Hewitt, whom she met on a blind date. She supported him during his military career, raising three rambunctious boys. They settled near Scott AFB when Roger retired from the Air Force. A lifelong learner and avid reader, Coretta then embarked on her career as a Juvenile Officer with Shiloh Police Department- the first female in Southern Illinois to assume this role. She was proud to serve as the President of the Metro East Juvenile Association in 1977-78. She later served as a Dispatcher Supervisor for O’Fallon Police Department. She was proud of her career with local law enforcement. She finished her working career as an owner and partner/general manager of Vince and Dominic’s Pizzeria in King George, Virginia.

Coretta’s dedication to serving her community can only be matched by her commitment to serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as she was a longtime member at O’Fallon First Baptist Church. Coretta’s legacy of generosity, kindness, and selflessness will forever serve as a blessing to her sons and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger; sons Leslie and Wade; parents Leslie Rager and Emily Mears; brother Leslie Earl Rager, and sister Alberta Rager.

Survivors include her sons Roger Dale (Sue) Hewitt of Fredericksburg, Va., and Lance (Jennifer) Hewitt of O’Fallon, Ill.; daughter-in-law Debbie Hewitt of O’Fallon, Ill.; grandchildren Jason (Erin), Melissa, Cassey, Nicole, Amber, Adrienne, Alexander, Hayden (Rachel), and Mason; and nine great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to First Baptist Church O’Fallon, to support various mission programs. Share a message with the family or view a photo tribute at www.wfh-ofallon.com. Wolfersberger Funeral Home is serving the family.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11 am, Saturday, May 16, 2026 at O’Fallon First Baptist Church CHAPEL (use Seven Hills entrance), with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 am, with Pastor Doug Munton officiating.