Anita Newman, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 24th. She was born in Weeksbury, KY and had resided in Kingsport for the past 16 years, having resided for many years in Livonia, MI. She was a volunteer at The American Red Cross.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Randall Newman; second husband, Frank Cecil; father, Clyde Clark; grandson, Randall "Randy" Willis; sister, Emma Lou Beckowitz; and brother, Valis Clark.
Anita is survived by four daughters, Paula Richard Nance, April Gary Varcoe, Barda Newman, Randa Newman Murray Marc Murray; nine grandchildren, Brooke Willis, Kyle and Larry Rak, Jacob Newman, Steven and Heather Varcoe, Ethan, Marc and Madison Murray; mother, Cotella Clark; three great-grandchildren, Christopher, Tristan and Annabella Willis; four sisters, Kathy Mike Cowles, Faye Glen Gardner, Jean Wayne DeMoss, and Donna Colleen Bob Garland; brother, Michael Trish Clark; several nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 27th from 4-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport.
Mrs. Newman will be taken to Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan for funeral services and burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross, 501 Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660.