Mary Elizabeth Newton came into this world on July 20, 1946, to the late E.C. Brown and Johnnie Lee Green Brown. She left her worldly body on February 20, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Georgia May Shade, two husbands, June Bell and Jimmie Newton, and two nephews, Derric and Eric Adams.
Mary joined the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church at an early age. She graduated from Cornelia Regional Colored High School, Cornelia, GA, and attended Albany Technical College in Albany, GA.
Mary moved to Atlanta, where she joined Greater Springfield Baptist Church and sang in the choir with her angelic voice.
Mary was of the Christian faith and was loved by all. Keeping her memory alive are her sisters, Barbara Adams of Clarkesville, GA, and Louise Thomas (Charlie) of Ellenwood, GA; sister-in-love Almarie Green of Albany; brothers, Freddie Green of Albany, GA, and James Brown (Virginia) of Douglas, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mary was a committed servant; her light, love, strength, and wisdom live continuously in our hearts.
Memorial services will be held at Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens, 5495 GA-197, Clarkesville, GA, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens, Clarkesville.
