Marie was born in Mangrove Cay, Andros Bahamas, to mother Murilyn Nairn Neely and father Alpheus Neely. She lived in Nassau Bahamas and Freeport Grand Bahamas before moving to the United States. Marie was a hard worker and held many professions including real estate agent, insurance agent, bank Teller, kindergarten teacher and retail associate. She was a wonderful, loving mother and was involved in the Catholic Church, ensuring her children were raised to love and serve the Lord. Last year Marie welcomed her first great grand daughter whom she loved dearly and who called her “Nana Marie”. She was active in her neighborhood and with a generous spirit, was always looking for ways to give back to the community.
Marie was preceeded in death by husband Harvey Lester Newton. She is survived by her Son Marcus Knowles and daughter Marcia Knowles - St Vil; Step children Craig Knowles,Prescott Knowles, Sandra Bennette, Michelle Munroe, Kendal Knowles, Renea Knowles, Delrise Daley, Chaavis Newton, Lakeisha Newton, Leslie Newton, Lissette Newton and Shantee Dorsette. Her five grandchildren, Alexis Knowles-Fallah, Myra Knowles, Giovannie St. Vil, Atiya St. Vil and Makyle St. Vil, and her great granddaughter Eva Fallah. She is also survived by her siblings Arnold Neely, Sister Jacinta Neely, Michael Neely, Florence Beckford and Angela Neely.
There will be visitation for Marie on Wednesday January 25,2022 from 12PM to 6PM at Rolling Oaks Funeral Home in Coppell TX, followed by a future burial in Nassau Bahamas at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rollingoaksfuneralhome.com for the Neely Newton family.
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