Celebrating the life of
Eva Blackburn Newton
September 30, 1915 - November 01, 2010
Eva Blackburn Newton Nana, age 95, went to heaven, Monday, November 1, 2010. She was born and raised in Screven County, Georgia and is the last of 10 siblings. She is the widow of Ralph P. Newton, Sr. Together they owned and operated Newton's Grocery in downtown Savannah. In 1949 they moved their business to Sandfly where they continued until the 1970's.
She has been a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church since 1957, where she was loved and respected by all.
She is survived by her loving family, Ann and Bob Grotheer, Ralph Newton, Jr., her grandchildren, Joyce Ann and Hunter Leaf, Rev. Rob and Gayle Grotheer, Tracy and Ken Wood, Page and Chuck Standish, and Charis Thompson, ten great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be nephew, Mark Ayers, Jerry Blackburn, Curt Brannen, Justin Brannen, Bob Chadwick and Kenny Youmans.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Isle of Hope United Methodist Church groups where she was actively involved with Sparkler Bible Study, Wylly/Dupon Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women, In As Much/Mustard Seed Circle, Wednesday Morning Labelers and the Rumikub Group.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
The family appreciates the excellent care given by her doctors, Memorial University Medical Center, Azalealand Nursing Home, Hospice Home Care, and Hospice House.
Please send memorials to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, Green House Youth Building Fund.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Ann and Ralph, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
- Carol Blackburn Overman, Tampa, FL
I am so sad about Mrs. Eva passing, but if there ever was a saint here on earth, she was one. She was truly precious. You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength to go on. All of memories of her are wonderful. I wish you peace.
- Mary Ellen Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Ralph - May her Soul and the Soul's of all the Faithfully Departed Rest In Peace - May Perpetual Light Shine upon her - Amen
- Pam and Pearson DeLoach, Savannah, GA
Ralph, the Cunningham Family wishes you condolences on your loss,if we can help in any way let us know. we love you ,Ralph and have very fond memories of your mother.
- Charles Cunningham, savannah, GA
Deepest sympathy. Karon and Rick Meyer
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyer III, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Newton was a sweet and kind lady. Every time she spoke to me I was made to feel special. This was only one of many things that made Mrs Newton very special herself.
- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to your family.
- TONYA HAWK, SAVANNAH, GA
Many years ago, My husband Grady took me to Forest City Gun Club. I walked in on a room filled with ladies I would come to know and love. Sarah Roberts, Anna Herrin, Edna DePue,and Eva Newton. Eva hopped up, grabbed my hand and gave me the tour. Many Sunday afternoons, we sat there watching our guys shoot skeet while we chatted. I thought of her so many times, she will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA, GA
Ann and Ralph, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
- Carol Blackburn Overman, Tampa, FL
I am so sad about Mrs. Eva passing, but if there ever was a saint here on earth, she was one. She was truly precious. You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength to go on. All of memories of her are wonderful. I wish you peace.
- Mary Ellen Yarbrough, Savannah, GA
Ralph - May her Soul and the Soul's of all the Faithfully Departed Rest In Peace - May Perpetual Light Shine upon her - Amen
- Pam and Pearson DeLoach, Savannah, GA
Ralph, the Cunningham Family wishes you condolences on your loss,if we can help in any way let us know. we love you ,Ralph and have very fond memories of your mother.
- Charles Cunningham, savannah, GA
Deepest sympathy. Karon and Rick Meyer
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyer III, Savannah, GA
Mrs. Newton was a sweet and kind lady. Every time she spoke to me I was made to feel special. This was only one of many things that made Mrs Newton very special herself.
- Sam Smith, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to your family.
- TONYA HAWK, SAVANNAH, GA
Many years ago, My husband Grady took me to Forest City Gun Club. I walked in on a room filled with ladies I would come to know and love. Sarah Roberts, Anna Herrin, Edna DePue,and Eva Newton. Eva hopped up, grabbed my hand and gave me the tour. Many Sunday afternoons, we sat there watching our guys shoot skeet while we chatted. I thought of her so many times, she will be missed.
- Ruth Fincher, SAVANNAH, GA, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
