Mary Kathleen Newman

Mary Kathleen Newman passed away peacefully and took her grand promotion to Heaven March 4, 2017. She will be greatly missed by her family and welcomed by those gone before her.

Kathleen was born to Velma Etta and Calvin Bradford Sledge on February 12, 1921. She is survived by one sister Robbie Jean Smith of Gulfport . She is preceded in death by her husbanded Hulette Newman and a daughter Phyllis Huckaby, two brothers Reid (Buddy) Sledge, Delbert (Tocc) Sledge, and an infant sister, Virginia. She is survived by her children Cleo Hoing (Clarence), Mooreville, Ms., Eugene Newman (Dora-deceased) Sarepta, Ms., Bettie Jefferys (William) Coffeeville, Ms., Zenda Bethany (Shade) Sarpeta, Ms.

Mamaw as she was lovingly called has 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mamaw’s house was a house of fired pies, bubble gum, and lots of hugs and kisses.

Kathleen loved to garden, quilt, fish, and go to church. She was an avid mystery reader. She loved working crossword puzzles and tending to her flowers.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 Monday in Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Keith Benefield and Bro. Frank Panzrino officiating visitation will be 2 hours before service at Parker Memorial Funeral Home In Bruce, MS. Burial in Sarpeta Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Tim Huckaby Nathan Hoing, Kyle Jefferys, Adam Jefferys, Andrew Jefferys, Brandon Guin, Mike Rosenthal and David Huckaby.

There will be no graveside service in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sanctuary Hospice House 5159 Main Street, Tupelo, Ms. 38801.

Online Condolences may be made at: www.parkermemorialfuneralhomes.com