Mildred Newton, of Little Rock, passed away February 26, 2016.
She was born in Sugar Grove, Arkansas on Aug 22, 1920, to George Washington Smith and Hazel (Sidebottom) Smith.
She was raised in Booneville, Arkansas with her late brother Laverne Smith.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from State Teacher’s College (now UCA) in 1942. She had a long career as a home economist all over the state of Arkansas for the FHA, AP&L, Ouachita Electric, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and First Electric Cooperative until her retirement in 1984. In her early career she helped teach rural families how to use electricity in their homes under the rural electrification program.
Later, she was well known for her cooking demonstrations, newspaper articles, and television show. Her fun-loving spirit and ability to plan a party at the drop of a hat was extraordinary. She enjoyed bringing her joyful attitude to organizations such as Girl and Boy Scouts, Pilot Club, 4-H, BPW, Newcomers Clubs, and a number of bridge groups and dance clubs. She was also a longtime active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served in many roles.
She is joining her husband of sixty years, life-long love and dance partner Thomas Newton.
They are survived by their daughter, Cynthia (Newton) Johnson and her husband, Doug Johnson, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; their son, Thomas Newton, Jr. and his wife, Diana (Conduff) Newton of Mount Airy, Maryland; their grandchildren Alecia Balduf, Katrina Gray, Heleena Fischer, Jeremiah Johnson, Patricia Johnson, and Rebecca Johnson; and great-granddaughters Kaila Gray, Colette and Corinne Fischer.
Graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Mitchell officiating.
A Memorial Celebration service will follow at 11:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas
She was born in Sugar Grove, Arkansas on Aug 22, 1920, to George Washington Smith and Hazel (Sidebottom) Smith.
She was raised in Booneville, Arkansas with her late brother Laverne Smith.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from State Teacher’s College (now UCA) in 1942. She had a long career as a home economist all over the state of Arkansas for the FHA, AP&L, Ouachita Electric, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and First Electric Cooperative until her retirement in 1984. In her early career she helped teach rural families how to use electricity in their homes under the rural electrification program.
Later, she was well known for her cooking demonstrations, newspaper articles, and television show. Her fun-loving spirit and ability to plan a party at the drop of a hat was extraordinary. She enjoyed bringing her joyful attitude to organizations such as Girl and Boy Scouts, Pilot Club, 4-H, BPW, Newcomers Clubs, and a number of bridge groups and dance clubs. She was also a longtime active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served in many roles.
She is joining her husband of sixty years, life-long love and dance partner Thomas Newton.
They are survived by their daughter, Cynthia (Newton) Johnson and her husband, Doug Johnson, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; their son, Thomas Newton, Jr. and his wife, Diana (Conduff) Newton of Mount Airy, Maryland; their grandchildren Alecia Balduf, Katrina Gray, Heleena Fischer, Jeremiah Johnson, Patricia Johnson, and Rebecca Johnson; and great-granddaughters Kaila Gray, Colette and Corinne Fischer.
Graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Mitchell officiating.
A Memorial Celebration service will follow at 11:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas
Mildred Newton, of Little Rock, passed away February 26, 2016.
She was born in Sugar Grove, Arkansas on Aug 22, 1920, to George Washington Smith and Hazel (Sidebottom) Smith.
She was raised in Booneville, Arkansas with her late brother Laverne Smith.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from State Teacher’s College (now UCA) in 1942. She had a long career as a home economist all over the state of Arkansas for the FHA, AP&L, Ouachita Electric, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and First Electric Cooperative until her retirement in 1984. In her early career she helped teach rural families how to use electricity in their homes under the rural electrification program.
Later, she was well known for her cooking demonstrations, newspaper articles, and television show. Her fun-loving spirit and ability to plan a party at the drop of a hat was extraordinary. She enjoyed bringing her joyful attitude to organizations such as Girl and Boy Scouts, Pilot Club, 4-H, BPW, Newcomers Clubs, and a number of bridge groups and dance clubs. She was also a longtime active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served in many roles.
She is joining her husband of sixty years, life-long love and dance partner Thomas Newton.
They are survived by their daughter, Cynthia (Newton) Johnson and her husband, Doug Johnson, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; their son, Thomas Newton, Jr. and his wife, Diana (Conduff) Newton of Mount Airy, Maryland; their grandchildren Alecia Balduf, Katrina Gray, Heleena Fischer, Jeremiah Johnson, Patricia Johnson, and Rebecca Johnson; and great-granddaughters Kaila Gray, Colette and Corinne Fischer.
Graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Mitchell officiating.
A Memorial Celebration service will follow at 11:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas
She was born in Sugar Grove, Arkansas on Aug 22, 1920, to George Washington Smith and Hazel (Sidebottom) Smith.
She was raised in Booneville, Arkansas with her late brother Laverne Smith.
She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from State Teacher’s College (now UCA) in 1942. She had a long career as a home economist all over the state of Arkansas for the FHA, AP&L, Ouachita Electric, the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and First Electric Cooperative until her retirement in 1984. In her early career she helped teach rural families how to use electricity in their homes under the rural electrification program.
Later, she was well known for her cooking demonstrations, newspaper articles, and television show. Her fun-loving spirit and ability to plan a party at the drop of a hat was extraordinary. She enjoyed bringing her joyful attitude to organizations such as Girl and Boy Scouts, Pilot Club, 4-H, BPW, Newcomers Clubs, and a number of bridge groups and dance clubs. She was also a longtime active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she served in many roles.
She is joining her husband of sixty years, life-long love and dance partner Thomas Newton.
They are survived by their daughter, Cynthia (Newton) Johnson and her husband, Doug Johnson, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; their son, Thomas Newton, Jr. and his wife, Diana (Conduff) Newton of Mount Airy, Maryland; their grandchildren Alecia Balduf, Katrina Gray, Heleena Fischer, Jeremiah Johnson, Patricia Johnson, and Rebecca Johnson; and great-granddaughters Kaila Gray, Colette and Corinne Fischer.
Graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 10:00am with Pastor Richard Mitchell officiating.
A Memorial Celebration service will follow at 11:00am at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Rd. Little Rock, Arkansas
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