Funeral Services for Olivia Newman will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday April 27, 2017 in the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons, with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. Rev. Barry Scott will officiate the service.
Olivia was born in Malesus on June 17, 1925 to the late Thomas and Carrie McKinnie Lay. Other than her parents she also was preceded in death by her husband Garrett Theron Newman, siblings; Gladys Irene, Andrew, Truman, and Calvin Lay.
She is survived by a sister; Marie Harston, brother; Alvin R. Lay, and a host of nieces, nephews, and two very special great great nieces; Ryling, and Lila Lou Cherry.
A Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm on Thursday April 27, 2017 in the North Chapel.