Willie Doris Day Newman

Willie Doris Day Newman, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born April 27, 1929 in Wilkes County to the late Richard Defate Day and Alberta Tilley Day. In addition to her parents Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her husband David Clarence Newman; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children Ann (Tommy) Nixon, Sylvia (Phil) Foster, Janie (Ronnie) Jenkins, Randy Newman, Jeff (Denise) Newman; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sister Sue Long; brother Edworth Day; special friend Reba (Roger) Sheldon. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Her funeral service will be conducted Saturday, March 3, 2018, 2:00 PM at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville, with Eddie Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Gentry Family Funeral Service. The family would like to thank the staff of Yadkin Nursing Care Center for the loving care given to Mrs. Newman. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Newman family.