Linda Ashmore "Red" Newman

Linda "Red" Ashmore Newman, 61, of Columbus GA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 surrounded by family at St Francis Hospital.
A memorial will be held at a later date.
Ms. Newman was born May 22, 1963 in Columbus GA. Daughter of the late David Lee Ashmore Sr. And Joan Warren. She was a lifelong bartender who loved her customers. She worked at several establishments across Columbus and Phenix City. She loved music and dancing. She also enjoyed crafts, painting, helping others and could bring a dying plant to life and continue to grow it beautifully.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Maranda Leigh Newman. One sister, Christy Miner and brother-in-law Billy "Bird" Guthrie Sr.
Ms. Newman is survived by her daughter Rachelle "DoDo" Nichole Newman-Renteria (Jorge) of Fort Mitchell, Al. One brother, David Ashmore Jr. of Columbus, Ga. Two sisters Junita Guthrie and Georgina "Gina" Mitchell both of Phenix City, Al. Her grandchildren she loved deeply, Ariana Rose, Ja'Nya "Nya", Jorge "Little man", Alivia "Liv" and Alexander "Alex" all of Fort Mitchell, Al. One niece Cyntoia Denise Mitchell Brown Long of Nashville TN. Her special companion Markiel Holloway and new fur baby Viper of Columbus, Ga. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
A special thank you to Tommy Christmas and staff of MSICU and Shatagie, Shatasha, Janice and etc. of 3 South at St Francis Hospital.
Georgia Cremation – Columbus is assisting the family with the arrangements.