Margaret F Newton

Mrs. Margaret F. Newton, age 84 of Anna, entered into eternal life Friday, May 12, 2017 at her granddaughter's home surrounded by her family. She was born July 4, 1932 in Cairo, the daughter of Frank and Helen (Willard) Smith. She married James I. Newton on May 8, 1948 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on January 28, 2009. Margaret is survived by her children, Marilyn Kay Newton of Anna, James Leroy (Linda) Newton of Glendora, CA and Cathy Cobb of Anna; nine grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Tim Sugget of Bloomfield, MO; four sisters, Helen Jo Lytle of Manteno, Nancy Guerrero of Pueblo West, CO, Sue Henderson of Memphis, TN and Pokey Smith of Cairo; many other relatives and friends. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James I. Newton; granddaughter, Tracey Lynn Boyer; great-grandson, Thomas Matthew Genter; brothers, Buddy Smith, Bob Smith, Herb Smith and Joe Smith; sister, Myrtle Wathens. Margaret started her family in Jonesboro then migrated to East St. Louis for several years. Later, she settled in Elgin for over thirty years and the she retired in Anna. She worked several jobs, but most of all she was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Anna Moose Lodge. She loved her family more than anything, and her grandchildren could do no wrong in her eyes. This day we will not mourn her death, but celebrate her life with many of those whose lives she touched. Funeral services for Margaret F. Newton will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Pastor Earnie Newton officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.