Evelyn Louise Newton passed away on Aug. 12, 2024. Louise was born on Oct. 12, 1930, in Lubbock, TX to Lewis Gibbs and Zelma Mae Fred.
Louise married R.T. (Bob) Newton on June 24, 1948, in Levelland, TX. Louise worked alongside her husband at the Enochs Co-Op Gin for many years serving as the bookkeeper. After their retirement from the gin, they moved to Levelland. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Enochs until the church closed, then her membership was transferred to Morton Methodist Church. After moving to Levelland, she became a member of the Levelland Methodist Church and was an active member until moving into Lynwood Nursing home. She was a member of The Eastern Star in Levelland. She loved gardening and was a member of the Levelland Garden Club.
Granny is survived by three sons and their wives; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister; and two sister in-laws.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband; one grandson; three sisters; and three brothers.
Services were held on Saturday morning, Aug. 17, 2024 at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland with burial at Resthaven in Lubbock, TX.
Services with integrity, honor and pride were under the direction of Krestridge Funeral Home.