Velma Lee Newton, 82, of Van Buren, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Fort Smith. She was born March 20, 1938 in Van Buren to the late Bill and Maude Boles. She was a homemaker, and was preceded in death by her husband, William I. Newton, Jr.; a daughter, Vickey Diane Newton; and a grandchild, Cory Turner.
She is survived by a daughter, Carol Turner of Mulberry; two sons, Carl Newton of Ozark, and Darrell Newton of St. Joe; twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Gill Cemetery Pavilion, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.