Jennie Newman

7/21/1963 - 12/2/2018

Grand Rapids, MI

Beloved sister of Connie (Craig) Anderson, and Richard (Jody) Newman, passed away after a long battle with lung disease. She fought bravely and with dignity. After many years living in Louisiana, she returned to Michigan to be close to family in her final months.

Jennie was always a champion of the less fortunate, and had room in her heart for anyone that needed love. She had many close friends, and was always there for her family. Jennie was a person that could always be counted on to be there for everyone.

Jennie was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Beverly Newman, and infant daughter, Renae Newman.

Jennie is also survived by her brother, Theodore (Vicki) Newman; and nieces and nephews Krista (David Peck) Anderson, Erik Anderson, Cory (Nicole) Newman, Codi (Mitch) Van’t Voort, Jamie (Christina) Duncan, Casey Newman, Sarah (Robbie) Lackey, Nick Newman, and Crystal (Travis) Jeske.

Per her request, Jennie will be cremated. A memorial gathering will take place at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Cook Fellowship Hall (furthest building to the West), 4235 Prairie, S.W., Grandville, MI 49418.

A special thank you to Denise VanGessel, Erik Anderson, and Krista Anderson for everything you did for Jennie.

In honor of Jennie and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice or Toys for Tots.

The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.