Shirley Marie Hewitt, 74, of Colton's Point, MD died on December 25, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. She was born on June 27, 1939 in Leonardtown, MD to the late Walter K. Raley and Nellie Raley.

Shirley married the love of her life, John Stanley Hewitt, Sr., on March 11, 1957. She graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1957 and had a career and a successful business as a floral designer. She retired in 2004.

She enjoyed gardening, canning, and working with flowers. She also enjoyed country music and was often found watching the CMT Network. However, she most enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, John S. Hewitt Jr. (Alice) of Coltons Point, MD, Joseph "Freddie" Hewitt (Donna) of Compton, MD, Carl Wayne Hewitt (Robin) of Mechanicsville, MD, Keith E. Hewitt, Sr. (Kim) of Avenue, MD, Robert "Bob" Hewitt (Heather) of Coltons Point, MD; her brother, J.K. Raley of Hollywood, MD; her sisters, Juanita Johnson of Hollywood, MD; and Margaret Currie of Great Mills, MD, and Mary "Sis" Norris of Hollywood, MD; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, John Stanley Hewitt, Sr.; and her brothers, Louis Raley, Leonard Raley, and Al Raley.

Serving as pallbearers will be Eddie Hewitt, Dale Hewitt, Johnny Hewitt, Brandon Hewitt, Tyler Payne and Peyton Hewitt. Honorary pallbearers will be Jonathan Hewitt and Hailey Hewitt.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609, and the Alzheimer's Association of Maryland, 10665 Stanhaven Place, Suite 205D, White Plains, MD 20695.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.