She is survived by her sisters, Annette “Darlene” Carter, Edna Newson, Deborah Burney Thurman, Annette Jenkins, Linda Newson, and Denise Mungro; brothers, Christopher O’Hara, Earl (Andi) Finnell, Tyrone (Katherine) Newson, David Newson, Mark Newson, LeBron Newson, Ricky Newson Hendley, and Nathaniel “Jimmy” (Zettie) Thurman; aunts, Mary Jane Fuqua, Lorene Smith, and Dorothy Lockett; uncle, Willie Boyd Fuqua; dedicated cousins, Sandra Fuqua Elliot and Linda Fuqua; dedicated nieces, Sharon Wright, Frances Wright, and Sunshine Finnell; dedicated nephews, DeMarcus Finnell and Michael Wright, Jr., dedicated goddaughter, Denise Dave; best friend, Barbara Dave; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
Due to COVID-19, a private funeral service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 2:30 P. M. at Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home, 2521 Duncan Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 with Elder Wilbert McClure, Eulogist. Interment Highland Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.