Mary E. "Bess" Newsom

Mary Elizabeth (Bess) Newsom, 94 of Decatur, Al . passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, 2015 at 3:30 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 1:30PM till 3:30 PM at Roselawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery.

Mrs. Newsom was born in Decatur, Al. on December 6, 1920 to William Brown and Helen Turner Grubbs.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Harris E. Newsom, son Harris E. Newsom Jr.

Mrs. Newsom was a Pharmacist for decades with Caddell Drug Store, Modern Apothecary and most recently as a volunteer at the Free Clinic of Decatur-Morgan County. She also remained an active pharmacist until her recent illness. She was a active member of First Baptist Church for over 70 years. Enjoyed worshiping with her friends in the Faithful Sunday School Class, loved to needlepoint and quilt and enjoy time with her family.

She is survivors brother Edward T. Grubbs, grandchildren Vicki Puckett and William Edward Newsom. Great grandchildren Rachel Ann Puckett, Mattie E. Puckett, Braden Newsom and Abby Newsom, special family members include Mrs. Eloise Grubbs, Susan Newsom, Bill and Kay Grubbs, Meg Cryer, Ginny Grubbs, Will Grubbs and Jeff Goodwin. Pallbearers William E. Newsom, William T. Grubbs, Rod Puckett, Jeff Goodwin, Dewey Lynch, Shaun Cryer, Honorary pallbearers Ray Norris, Willard Burt, Jim Arndt.