1940
Joan
2022
Joan Crawford Newton
July 14, 1940 — June 28, 2022
Joan Newton of Marietta passed away on June 28, 2022, after a battle with cancer.
She was born on July 14, 1940, the oldest child of Comer and Flora Hunter. Joan was a graduate of Lemon Street high school. Her career included being a nursing assistant for Kennestone Hospital. Later she became an oral surgery dental assistant for Dr. Reuel Hamilton. Along with her career, Joan was an advocate for her community. She found purpose as a volunteer as well as a lifetime member of Zion Baptist Church. Joan impacted many lives around the community- never meeting a stranger. Her grace, kindness, and generosity will never be forgotten. She was truly a rarity.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years (Leander Newton Jr.), Sister (Shirley), two children (Raquel & Ryan), special nephew (Derrick), grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Joan's Homecoming Celebration will be held:
July 7, 2022
Visitation at 10:30 am and Services at 11:30 am
Zion Baptist Church
165 Lemon St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
She was born on July 14, 1940, the oldest child of Comer and Flora Hunter. Joan was a graduate of Lemon Street high school. Her career included being a nursing assistant for Kennestone Hospital. Later she became an oral surgery dental assistant for Dr. Reuel Hamilton. Along with her career, Joan was an advocate for her community. She found purpose as a volunteer as well as a lifetime member of Zion Baptist Church. Joan impacted many lives around the community- never meeting a stranger. Her grace, kindness, and generosity will never be forgotten. She was truly a rarity.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years (Leander Newton Jr.), Sister (Shirley), two children (Raquel & Ryan), special nephew (Derrick), grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Joan's Homecoming Celebration will be held:
July 7, 2022
Visitation at 10:30 am and Services at 11:30 am
Zion Baptist Church
165 Lemon St NE, Marietta, GA 30060
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Zion Baptist Church
Funeral Ceremony
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Zion Baptist Church
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