Margie Morris Newton

Margie Morris Newton, 86, of Drexel, NC passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016.  Born in Cleveland County, NC on January 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lowder Morris, Sr. and Zula Ledford Morris.  Margie was a member of New Home United Methodist Church in Casar, NC and retired from Drexel Knitting Mill.  She was a master quilter and loved to sing bluegrass gospel music.

Mrs. Newton is survived by her daughter, Kathy Newton Anthony and husband, Janson, of Drexel; 3 grandchildren, Craig Anthony and wife, Kristina, of Valdese, NC, Brent Anthony and wife, Jennie, of Winston-Salem, NC, and John David Newton and wife, Jessica, of Lawndale, NC; 3 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Anthony, Knox Anthony, and Michael Newton; 2 sisters, Jennie Roper of Morganton and Nannie Hunt and husband, Hugh, of Casar; a brother, R. L. Morris, Jr. of Morganton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Margie was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Newton; a son, Steve Newton; and 3 siblings, Howard Morris, Elizabeth Bridges, and Carl Morris.

The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12 pm, Friday, December 16, 2016 at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center.  The funeral will follow at 12 pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Eddie Padgett and the Rev. Mike Harrell officiating.  The graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Friday at New Home United Methodist Church Cemetery in Casar.

Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690.