Virginia Reed Newton

Virginia Reed Newton, age 72, a resident of Russellville died Friday, September 7, 2001 in Russellville. She was born on January 8, 1929 in Hector to John and Zelma Story Reed. She was a 1947 graduate of Russellville High School and attended Arkansas Tech University. Virginia was a Home Service Supervisor with Arkla Gas Company for 25 years, retiring in 1976. She enjoyed painting porcelain in Victorian style and was a member of the National Federation of Porcelain Artists and the Russellville Porcelain Artists. She served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Battered Women's Shelter in Russellville. Mrs. Newton was a member of the First Christian Church, where she was an Officer Emeritus and was the editor of the Christian Women's Fellowship Cookbook which was etitled 'Butter 'N Love'.
Survivors include her husband of 27 yeares, Stanley Newton of Russellville; a stepson and his wife, Billy and Marlene Newton of Russellville; a step daughter and her husband, Lynn and Paul Wagner of Russellville; six grandchildren, Paul Wagner, Jr. of Washington, Evan Wagner of Huntsville, Christy Newton of Santa Anna, Amy Newton of New Orleans, Stan Newton, III of Fort Worth, Abel Newton of Columbia; a great granddaughter, Abigail Wagner of Huntsville; a sister, Delois Trigg of Russellville; a nephew, Ronnie Trigg of Russellville; a great nephew, Christopher Trigg of Rutland.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 10, 2001 at the Humphrey Chapel officiated by Rev. Thom Walker, Rev. Thomas Morris and Rev. David McLemore. A eulogy written by Rev. Christy Newton will be read by Amy Newton. Burial will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 103 South Boston, Russellville, AR 72801.

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