Christine was born in Leitmaritz, Czechoslovakia, April 29th, 1933 to Johann and Emma Hartmann.
During the war,our Grandparents and mother were put on a train and had to leave their homeland. They stopped in Landshut Germany, where she resided until she married George F. Newman , of Birmingham Alabama on June 28th 1957, in Wert, Germany. George was in the Air Force and they lived in various locations overseas and in the U.S.
Christine is survived by her daughter, Eveline Newman, Son, John Newman, Grandson Stephen Pickens, and his wife Rachel. Grandson, Jeremy Pickens and his wife Kelly. A Granddaughter Laura Pickens. Six great grandchildren, Alyssa, Tyler, Seth, Emily, Abigail and Ethan. And 3 step grandchildren, Rylen, Conor and Mason
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emma Hartmann Sept 9,1972, Johann Hartmann January 18,1974, a grand-daughter Laura Elizabeth Pickens July 15, 1982, her husband George Newman May 26,2000.
Christine was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She found joy in music, books and flowers and anything in nature. She had an infectious laugh and had a great sense of humor. She found joy in seeing her family happy! She will be truly missed, though we know she is walking streets of gold with our loved ones that met her when she arrived in Heaven.
