Evelyn Newton

Evelyn Newton, age 89, of Powder Springs, GA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Dr. Richard Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Kennesaw Memorial Park in Marietta.



Evelyn and her twin sister, Ella, were born to parents James Luther, Sr. and Erma Carter in Woodstock, GA in 1922. Ella died shortly after childbirth. Evelyn’s other sister, Christine, and brothers, Harley, Aaron, Hubert and Charles Carter preceded her in death. Evelyn and her husband, James Carl Newton, a WW II Navy Veteran, lived happily together for 59 years prior to his passing in 2000. Evelyn was an active member of Noonday Baptist Church where she taught young children in Sunday school classes. She worked as a volunteer at Kennestone Hospital and the school lunch programs at Sedalia Park Elementary and Sprayberry High School. Evelyn is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Candy Newton; brother and sister-in-law, Luther and Geraldine Carter; grandchildren, Kellie Kimble and David Newton; and great-grandchildren, Melanie Dean and Tristan DiCarlo; in addition to many beloved nieces and nephews.



The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6pm until 8pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. Online guestbook @ westcobbfuneralhome.com.