Letha was born in Zanesville on June 4, 1943 to the late Lovell and Grace (Winland) Newman. Letha worked as a home health aide for many years. Letha loved spending time with her family and she was happiest at home.
Letha is survived by three children, Darlene, Leonard, and Harold, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and her long-time partner, Dennis Pitts.
Along with her parents, Letha is preceded in death by two children, Maryann and Sheldon, and several brothers and sisters.
Calling hours will take place at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. followed by a funeral service beginning at 4 p.m. with Steve Young officiating. Per the family’s request, cremation will take place at a later date.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.