She was born on August 23, 1928 in Harrisonburg and was the daughter of the late Otis and Edna Cooper Edwards.
Tommy was a lifelong resident of Harrisonburg and she graduated from Harrisonburg High School. She was a member of St. Stephens United Church of Christ and was a homemaker.
On June 6, 1947 she married Calvin Andrew “Andy” Newberry who preceded her in death on February 27, 2005.
She is survived by two sons, Daniel Andrew Newberry and Thomas Edwards Newberry and wife, Ginger all of Harrisonburg; four grandchildren, Thomas Edwards Newberry, Jr., Nicole Danielle Newberry, Grayson Hall Newberry and Addison Edwards Newberry; three great-grandchildren, McKenzie Blair Newberry, Logan Newberry and Aiden Newberry; a special cousin, Maria Blair; and a close family friend, Jamie Lecomte.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie E. Edwards.
Honoring her wishes, she will be cremated at Lindsey Funeral Homes & Crematory in Harrisonburg and a graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, March 2, 2018 at Woodbine Cemetery with Pastor Steven Giddens officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held at St. Stephens UCC following the graveside service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen United Church of Christ, c/o Organ Restoration, P. O. Box 109, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, in her memory.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.
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