Edith McDaniel Newsome
January 3, 1929 - June 2, 2018
Edith McDaniel Newsome, age 89, of Sylvania passed away June 2, 2018. She was born January 3, 1929, to the late Carl and Lena McDaniel. She married A.R. (Pug) Newsome June 22, 1946. After raising four children, she entered Northeast Community College when their doors first opened. Upon graduating from Northeast, she transferred to Jacksonville State University where she received her MS and Ed.S degrees as well as completing other post-graduate work. Edith retired from teaching to care for her husband after teaching at Fyffe, Sylvania, and Plainview high schools. She was an avid reader and a master at crocheting. She is survived by one son, Michael Newsome; one daughter, DeLayne Etherton and husband Rickey; two granddaughters, Kathan Hicks (Joey) and Kiley Hixon (Cory); 2 great-grandchildren, Ava Layne Willingham and Hutton Coy Etherton; one brother, Lonnie McDaniel of Ohio. In addition to her husband, she is also preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Newsome and Jeff Newsome, and one sister, Louise Jacobs. There will be no formal visitation. A private graveside service will be held Monday, June 4, with burial in Trinity (Burnt Church) Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
Edith McDaniel Newsome, age 89, of Sylvania passed away June 2, 2018. She was born January 3, 1929, to the late Carl and Lena McDaniel. She married A.R. (Pug) Newsome June 22, 1946. After raising four children, she entered Northeast... View Obituary & Service Information