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Frances NEWELL Obituary
She was a native of Princeton, W.Va., and had been a resident of Hampton then Newport News for the past 72 years.
The second eldest of 10 children, she shared her love of teaching in Hampton, Morocco, Africa, retiring in 1982 with more than 44 years in the NN Public Schools and longtime member of Denbigh Baptist Church. She was loved and touched the lives of all those around her. Nana will be dearly missed as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Frances is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John W. Newell; brothers, James W. Jones, Cornelius H. Jones Jr., Glenn Jones and Charles L. Jones.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary Geneva Newell, Jeannie Newell Fitzsimmons and husband, Tony; 1 son, Johnny Newell and wife, Terrie; 1 brother, Clarence E. Jones; 3 sisters, Lydia Ann Jones, Stella Roberta Jones Coates, Alice Louise Jones Rowe; 6 grandchildren, Amy, Joshua, Rachael, Cory, Lauren and Katie-Lynn; 6 great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives and dear friends.
The family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A service celebrating Frances's life will be held at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, June 26, at Denbigh Baptist Church, graveside to follow. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frances NEWELL
6 Entries
Rachel Young Morgan
July 2, 2010
Jeannie,
I left a message on the other guest book. Thank you for letting me know. I just received your email today. I am so sorry for your loss.
With Caring & Love,
Jeannie Fitzsimmons
July 2, 2010
" I will always be grateful for how you cared for Mary and I. I love you Mom and I miss you and Daddy"
Mike Jones
June 25, 2010
I was sadden when I heard. She was like a mom to us all and I have many fond memories of spending time at her home. I know now she is in a better place and will be happier. I wish I could be there with all my heart and pay my respects. With my love and regrets.
Philise (Rowe) Conein
June 25, 2010
Godspeed Aunt Frances. You touched many lives. Love and kisses.
Rhoda Smoker Schwartz
June 25, 2010
May your memories of this special lady warm your hearts and give you comfort.
June 25, 2010
I know that Nana is in a much better place. It is so hard to lose a grandmother especially when all of her granchildren meant so much! She always smiled and was so happy to see anyone that would shadow her door step. She loved when other people would not, accepted things when things were unacceptable, and believed the best in everyone when the world would just give up hope! I am praying for the whole family! Much love... Muah!
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