Edna Mae Newton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edna Mae Newton (Tchula, Mississippi), who passed away on September 21, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Laney Bankhead, Sr. and Christine Smart-Bankhead; and her siblings, Wardine Brown, Estella Cage, Tommy Lee Bankhead, Clarence Bankhead, Laney Bankhead, Jr. and Willie Bankhead.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Medley of Galesburg, IL, Barbara Shatcher of Palentine, IL, Hattie Newton of Milwaukee, Patricia Harvey of Tchula, MS, Joann Banks (Joe Drake), Debra Jamison (Ocie), Cynthia Newton (James Burns), Tunja March (Roosevelt) and John Newton, Jr. of Itta Bena, MS.; and her nephews, Tommy Paige (Sonny), Laney Bankhead, Jr., Robert Bankhead, Floyd Bankhead and Tyrone Bankhead, Sr.. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, a lot of friends and special friends.