Mary Lee Newton

Jan 29th, 1939 - Nov 29th, 2020

Service:

Maplewood Cemetery

Thu, Dec. 3rd, 2020 11 am

Burial:

Maplewood Cemetery

Thu, Dec. 3rd, 2020

Mary Lee Newton, 81, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:00 am at Marion Rehabilitation & Nursing.

Mary was born January 29, 1939 in Marion the daughter of Ray and Mary (Motsinger) Rice.  She married Howard Newton in 1955 in Marion and he preceded her in death in 1999.

She retired from Marion Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include her:

Son – Don Newton (Pam) of Marion

Son – Mike Newton of Marion

Grandchildren;

Ryan Newton (Sherese) of Marion

Cassie Motes (Cameron) of Arkansas

Whitney Carales (Josh) of West Frankfort

Adam Cannon (Valerie) of Tennessee

Ten Great Grandchildren

Brother – Kenny Rice (Sherry) of Crown Point, Indiana

Preceded by her Parents, husband and great grandchild

Graveside services will be Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 11 am at Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. John Burnett officiating.  Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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4 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Shirley Parrish

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: December 1, 2020

    Our sweet Mary gone from our midst resting in the arms of Jesus, reunited with loved ones, waiting for us to join her. May God comfort all left behind. Know that we’ll see her again if we know Jesus as our Savior.

  • Guest: JPhelps

    From: Simpson, Illinois

    Date: December 1, 2020

    Don,Pam and family, So sorry for your loss, sending our love and sympathy. Jerry,Judy and Jay Phelps.

  • Guest: Kim Burnett Tippy

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: December 1, 2020

    I’ll miss this sweet lady, her smile lite up our little church! Until we meet again sweet Mary! ❤️

  • Guest: Kim Burnett Tippy

    From: Marion, Illinois

    Date: December 2, 2020

    We’ll miss this sweet lady & her contagious smile. Heaven gained an angel. Until we meet again❤️