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Mary Newton Obituary
Mary was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She enjoyed the outdoors, maintaining her garden beds and decorating inside and out. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Clifford Newton, children Wanda Leonard (Leland), Sabrina Simon (Stewart), Tonya Newton, Melissa Crosley, and John Newton (Sarah); 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings Janie Kitzmiller, Donald Kennedy (Sarah), and Faye Bridges (Reno).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Kennedy; and daughter Pamela Hayes.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home chapel.
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