Sara Frances "Tina" Chambers Newman

2017 in Rome, GA. Born August 26, 1926 in Atlanta GA, she was the daughter of C.

Benjamin Chambers, and Elsie Bryant Chambers. Predeceased by her husband,

Preston E. Newman, they were married for 63 years. Together, they enjoyed traveling,

golfing, and spending time with family.

Mrs. Newman grew up in Atlanta attending West Fulton High School and Atlanta

Jr College, the forerunner of GA State University, where she earned an associate

degree in business science. Her life was devoted to being a full time homemaker for

her husband and four children. Through the years she was a Sunday school teacher,

Scout leader, PTA officer, room mother and chauffer for carpools to children’s activities.

Mrs. Newman was a life member of the Hospital Auxiliary of Dekalb Medical

Center, serving as the chairperson of the Dogwood Gift Shop, a past president of the

Auxiliary and a past district officer of the Council on Auxiliaries of the GA. Hospital

Association. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Rome, GA.

Survivors include her children, Stephen C Newman (Kathy) of Sante Fe, NM,

Jane Newman Brooks (David) of Ellijay, GA, Jill Newman Pate (Dan) of Rome, GA and

Tina Newman Early (Tom) of Harlem, GA. Grandchildren are Mark Preston Brooks

(Lisa), William David Brooks (Morgan), Benjamin Charles Pate (Stephanie), Sara Pate

Congdon (Chris), and Samuel Chambers Newman. Great grandchildren are Miles

Turner Brooks, Marley Jane Brooks and Jack Preston Brooks.

A memorial service was at 11:00 am, Monday, February 27, 2017 in the

Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, Rome, GA. Rev. Dr. Robert Brown and the Rev

Jane Newman Brooks were the officiants. Inurnment with a private family service followed at

2:30 pm at GA National Cemetery, in Canton, GA. The family greeted visitors

beginning at 10 am until the time of the service in the Wilder Dining Room at First United

Methodist Church.

Friends and family may give memorial contributions to the National Multiple

Sclerosis Society, www.nationalmssociety.org or Heyman Hospice Care, 420 East 2nd

Ave, Rome, GA. 30161.

Daniel’s Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.