Grace is preceded in death by her Parents, J.P. and Vera Irby, and loving husband of sixty years Donnie “Buddy” Newman.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Simmons; Sister Darlene Wheeler and Husband, Ken; Granddaughters, Candace and Ashley; Nieces Pam Mills and Paula Briggs; 4 great grandchildren; and numerous great nieces and nephew along with great-great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 4-5pm at Grove Hill Funeral Home.