Janis Lea Newton's Obituary
Janis Lea Newton passed away at her home in Memphis on January 23, 2018 at the age of 84.Janis was born October 1, 1933 to Fred and Floy Arnold, and grew up in Nebraska with her three siblings Phyllis, Glenda, and Wade. She and Charles Newton Sr. were married in Plattsmouth, Nebraska on December 18, 1954. They later had two sons, Charles Newton Jr. and Jim Newton.Janis will be fondly remembered as a devoted mother and loving friend and will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Floy Arnold, her husband Charles Newton Sr., sister Phyllis Morris, brother Wade Newton, and granddaughter Lauren Newton. She is survived by her two sons, Charles Newton Jr. and Jim Newton, and her granddaughter Lindsey (Newton) Arrasmith.A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery at 10:00am with a Memorial Service immediately following.Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”.
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