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SYLVANIA -- Doris Brown Newton, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at her residence in Sylvania. She was born in Cartersville, Ga., was a homemaker and was a member of Union Baptist Church. She attended Georgia State College for Women and the University of Georgia, where she met her husband, Fred, whom she married on June 12, 1947. She was an avid follower of all sports and especially Atlanta Braves baseball and college football. She also enjoyed traveling and saw many sites around the world.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Newton Jr.; parents, Hiram W. and Willie Campbell Brown; brothers, Billy Brown and Donald Brown.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Susan N. and Mike Daley of Sylvania; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Linda Newton of Sylvania; sister, Shirley Brown Stegall of Cartersville, Ga.; sister-in-law, Mildred W. Brown of Cartersville, Ga.; grandchildren, Michael and Stormee Newton, Beth D. and Luke Boswell and Allen and Jenny Daley, all of Sylvania; step-granddaughter, Melissa Roberts of Evans, Ga.; great-grandchildren, John Boswell, Caroline Boswell, Michael Boswell, Mary Liesel Daley, all of Sylvania; and another great-granddaughter to be born in August; step-grandson, Aaron Roberts of Evans, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Saturday, June 21, 2014, 10-11 a.m. at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home.
Funeral service: Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Braswell and the Rev. Al Usher officiating. Burial will be in Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Michael Newton, Allen Daley, Luke Boswell, Gary Barron, Pat Brown, Dean Brown, Allen Newton, Koelker Pfeiffer and Keller Newton.
Remembrances: Union Baptist Church, c/o Glen Davis, 1120 South Main Street, Sylvania, GA 30467; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com.
Statesboro Herald, June 20, 2014
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Susan, Rick & families. We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Please
know you are all in our thoughts & prayers. We love you all.
Patsy & Larry Brazell & Family, Chatsworth, Georgia
July 17, 2014
Susan, I send you my deepest sympathy. I know how hard it is to lose a mom. I wish you peace and love during your time of bereavement. With heartfelt sympathy,
Linda Lowther
June 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
mike&helen kile
June 23, 2014
Ms. Doris was a truly gracious person. Her presence will be missed in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Judy & Sonny Peavy
June 20, 2014
Among our memories are family times at the beach and fun with Doris in San Francisco when she came to visit us. We loved Doris and are going to miss her. Our thoughts are with you all.
Harriet, Byron, Sarah and Rick (Walnut Creek, CA)
June 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dana Henson Stowe
June 19, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Donnie and Dorothy Bennett
June 19, 2014
Rick, Susan & Family we are so sorry for your loss You are all if our thoughts and prayers
Gene & Sonia Marsh
June 19, 2014
So sorry to hear about Ms. Doris, it's hard to say goodbye to someone you love no matter how long they lived. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love, Martha & Wendell Peavy
Martha Peavy
June 19, 2014
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