Mary Elizabeth (Sherman) Newman

Mary Elizabeth Newman, 73 of Richview, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 7, 1951 in Centralia, the daughter of Fred and Laura Skibinski Sherman.  She married Thomas Claude Newman, Jr. on March 28, 1969 in Richview.  Besides her husband of 53 years, she is survived by a son Aaron (Kimberly) Newman of Alma, a daughter Heather (Matthew) VonBurg of Richview, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, a brother Roger Lee (Mary Ann) Sherman of Centralia, a sister Patricia Jean Hewitt of Richview and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Mary was a graduate of Centralia High School and was a member of the Richview Baptist Church.  She enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her family. 

Cremation was performed and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Richview United Methodist Church.  Memorial contributions are suggested and may be made to the family,  Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements  

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