Lucy Helen Newman

Lucy Helen Newman obituary

Lucy Helen Newman

Lucy Newman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford on Sep. 25, 2025.

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Lucy Helen M. Newman, 87 of Huddleston, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born October 27, 1937, a daughter of the late Joseph Massett and Clara Krencel Massett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. "Chris" Newman & a brother, Frank M. Massett.

She was retired from Rubatex Corporation and was a member of Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her nephew, Greg Massett; special friends and caregivers, Wayne & Jenny Overstreet, Madison & J.D. Martin & son, Oliver, Riley & Clarice Overstreet, Holly & Lee Hogan & their children, Abby & Timmy and other close friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jane Whitehead officiating. There is no visitation.

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bedford

1140 West Lynchburg-Salem Turnpike (Rt 221/460), Bedford, VA 24523-1803

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