Kay Newton

Kay Newton, age 69, of South Fulton passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on July 9, 1953, in Fulton to the late Billy Joe and Mary Jeanne Linton King.
Kay was a member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian. She retired after 45 years (1975-2020) at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. When she retired, she was an RN Nurse Manager, and she cared for 18,155 babies.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Jones Newton; two daughters, Amy (Dave) Barclay of South Fulton and Ashley (Clint) Wilbanks of Martin; a son, Eric (Kim) Newton of Dyer; four grandchildren, Drew and Katie Barclay of South Fulton and Liam and Lottie Wilbanks of Martin; and two sisters, Kathie (James) Turner of Fulton and Cindy King of Herrin, Ill. Kay is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2023, at Hornbeak Funeral Chapel with Bro. Garrett Burns and Bro. Gordon Wilbanks officiating. Burial will follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1159 Parker Road, South Fulton, TN 38257.
Online tributes may be left at www.hornbeakfuneralchapel.com.

Published in The Messenger 6.28.23