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Wilma Newton Obituary

NEWTON, WILMA G., 80, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was the former Wilma Gidcumb and a native of Ohio County, KY . She was the former owner of the Village Florist in Jeffersontown, owner-broker of WGN Realtors, and a 1975 graduate of the U K. School of Nursing. Wilma also was a member of the Louisville Board of Realtors, the KY Real Estate Commission, and the KY Institute of Realtors. She was an admirer and student of Abraham Lincoln and strongly pursued additional college credit hours. She was strong in her Christian faith, and her happy smile will be remembered by all as she never met a stranger. Wilma was a loving and faithful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband Albert J. "Al" Newton; children, Brenda C. Turner, Michael S. "Mike" (Debra) Davis, M.D. , Deborah Davis (Larry) Magnes; her very special granddaughter and care giver, Stacie J. (Charlie) Smith, all of Louisville. grandchildren, Jason Turner of Louisville, Lauren and Andrea Davis of Cold Spring KY. and Kathryne Davis; six great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. She was fondly referred to as "Nana" by all who knew who her.

A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with entombment in Resthaven Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and after noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

You may visit us online at www.archlheadyresthaven.com

Published by Courier-Journal from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2013.
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Sorry for the huge loss of Wilma. She was a sweetheart and I'm sure will be missed. I'm so glad her family was there on this side to say goodbye and the family on the other side to say hello.

Vicki Dietz

April 29, 2013

Sorry for your loss. the world lost a good woman.... RIP nana, I have always had great memories of you... Say hello to my daddy... Love you

Angela Turner-Welch

April 29, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cathy Quayle

April 29, 2013

Al,
I would like you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Sincerely,
Dolores Gidcumb

Dolores Gidcumb

April 24, 2013

Debi,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Anna Miller

Anna Miller

April 24, 2013

Dr. Mike,
I was sorry to read of your mother's recent death. May the memories of the good times you shared help you through this difficult time. You have my sympathy.
Sincerely,
Pat Clark

April 24, 2013

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