Evelyn Bryant Newsome, 99, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She is survived by her daughter in law, Cynthia M. Newsome of Amelia; granddaughter, Kimberly N. McCall and husband Jeffrey of Emporia; grandson, John David Newsome of Amelia; step grandson, Kevin Bryant of Amelia; 3 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Newsome and son Wesley Newsome.
Evelyn was a lifelong member of Main Street United Methodist Church and a member of the choir for over 75 years.
Visitation will be held in the Echols Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Tom Durrance officiating. Interment will follow at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences may be made at www.echolsfuneralhome.com.
