Aileen was born February 12, 1928 in Lincoln County to the late Frank and Lula Hull Ballard. She was a lifelong member of Springs Road Baptist Church and retired from Newtex, Inc.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Newton, Jr.; sons, Randy Wayne Cooke and Raymond Todd Newton.
Left to cherish her memory are a son, Steve Cooke of Connelly Springs; a daughter, Jennifer N. Caldwell of Newton; a daughter-in-law, Diane Cooke; grandchildren, Leigh Ann Cooke Houser, Chasity Cooke Greer, Jonathan Cooke, Jesse Cooke, Jessica Newton, Jenna Caldwell and Abigail Best and great grandchildren, Cole Caldwell, Riley Houser, Elijah Cooke, Landon Houser, William Cooke, Reese Houser and Henry Cooke.
The family held a private service celebrating her life.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.drumfh-hickory.com
The Newton family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.
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