Eva Mae Hewett Melvin

Eva Mae Hewett Melvin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on November 2, 1934, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, Eva Mae lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an enduring passion for music education.

Eva Mae was the devoted daughter of the late Lennell Hewett and Alene Lancaster Hewett. She was united in marriage with her love Arnold Melvin, who preceded her in passing. She also mourned the loss of her sisters, Louberta Clemmons, Mary C. Royal, and Janice Pigott. Throughout her life, Eva Mae’s family remained the cornerstone of her strength and joy.

A gifted music educator, Eva Mae touched countless lives through her teaching and friendship. Her love of music was not simply a profession but a calling that allowed her to inspire and nurture creativity in her students and community. Her influence will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Eva Mae is survived by her son, Gregory Melvin of Ft. Worth, Texas, and her daughters Donna Astern and Teresa Jones, both of Elizabethtown, North Carolina. She took immense pride and joy in her grandchildren—Seth, Chris, Jonathan, Sarah, and Griffen—and her great-grandchildren Alayna, Thomas, Emma, Cannon, Abby, Chloe, Maddie, and Lucy. These precious family members were a lasting testament to her enduring love and commitment.

Friends and family will gather to honor Eva Mae’s memory with a visitation on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 3131 M.L.K. Drive in Elizabethtown, NC. A graveside service will follow on Sunday, April 12, 2026, beginning at 2:00 PM at Marshburn / Melvin Cemetery, near 9603 US-701 Highway in Elizabethtown.

Eva Mae Hewett Melvin’s spirit, kindness, and dedication to those she loved and taught will remain an inspiration. Her legacy endures in the hearts of her family, friends, students, and all whose lives she enriched.