Obituary for Mavis Adelene Winsett Newman

Mavis Adelene Winsett Newman, 90, of Pulaski, VA died Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the caring and loving community of the Kroontje Healthcare Center, Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, VA.  She was born in Woodlawn, Virginia on May 19, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Jason W. and Sally Lawson Winsett of Shorts Creek, VA. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Gilmer Bane Newman and sisters, Geneva Hanks and Levella Horton.

Mrs. Newman was a lifetime and faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church (Peppers Ferry Rd. at Orchard Rd.), Pulaski, VA.  She was also a longstanding member of the Eastern Star in Pulaski and a retiree of Appalachian Power Co.

Surviving are:

Sister – Rhee Saunders, Willis, VA

Nine Nieces and Nephews

A Host of Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31st, at 11:00 AM from the Memorial Baptist Church, Pulaski.  A graveside service will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, where she will be laid to rest by her husband’s side.  Visitation will be at the church on Tuesday, December 31st where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the service hour.

Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.