She was a retired employee of the state of Tennessee Employment Services and a Catholic.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Tiptonville City Cemetery with Father Elbert Callis officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a nephew, John Newton of Memphis; and a sister-in-law, Laverne S. Newton.
The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Catholic Church.
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