Jean Newton

Jean Newton, 91, of Big Spring, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Rev. Pat Ray, former pastor of Prairie View Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2-4pm, Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.

Jean was born on November 18, 1933 at home in the Knott Community of Howard County, Texas to Theodore and May Brigance. She married David Newton on December 20, 1951 at  Prairie View Baptist Church in Howard County. David preceded her in death on January 1, 2005. She was also preceded in death by sons David Lynn (D.L.) and Tim Newton.

Jean was a housewife and helped Grandpa on the farm and ranch. She was always involved in her church, fishing, sewing, gardening, painting and being a grandma. She loved watching sports, game shows and reading. You could always find the local newspaper, several devotionals and the Guidepost on her kitchen table.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Carol and Dave Callaway. Granddaughter Melissa and her husband Steven Watson of Colorado City. Her daughter, Karissa S. of Beasley. Her daughter, Katy and her husband Lathan Limones of Tahoka. Daughter-in-law Marcia Newton, her and DL’s son Keith and his wife Cerissa, their children DeLaney and Kallen Newton of Big Spring. Their son Kyle and his wife Tori, their children Kora and Tara Newton of Odessa. Daughter-in-law Debbie Newton, her and Tim’s son Austen and his wife Megan, their children Laurel and Hollyn Newton of Big Spring. Their son Andrew Newton of Big Spring. Their daughter Katie Newton of Lubbock.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to favorite charities, especially mission work.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory.  Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

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