Barbara J. Newton

© Enid News and Eagle

12-14-2016

Submitted by: Glenn

© Enid News and Eagle

A Celebration of Life for Barbara J. Newton, 68, Enid, is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, at Central Christian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Jarrett Banks officiating. Burial follows at the Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation is 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home, Thursday, Dec.15, 2016. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Barbara was born Nov. 24, 1948, in Enid to Louis B. Drum and Evelyn (Hall) Drum, and passed away peacefully with family at her side Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. Barbara attended Enid Public Schools, graduating in 1966. She married the love of her life, Roy "Fig" Newton, on Nov. 4, 1966, and embarked on a life as an Air Force wife, traveling with Fig all over the world. Following Fig's retirement from the Air Force in 1985, they moved to Enid, where they made their home.

Barbara received her associate degree in pharmacy technology studies and then worked for Downs Pharmacy, Scheffe Prescription Shop and Evans Drug, before retiring in 2010. Following her retirement, Barbara continued devoting her life to her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Barbara was elated to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 4 of this year. She and Roy were longtime members of Central Christian Church.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Evelyn Drum; and a brother, Louis E. (Mike) Drum.

She is survived by her husband, Roy "Fig" Newton; daughter, Kelly Neath and husband, Mark, of Shawnee, Kan.; son, Chad Newton and wife, Kelly, of Enid; daughter-in-law, Kara Tarrant and husband, Tracy, of Crescent; five grandchildren, Tanner and Delaney Neath, Angeline and Giovanni Newton, Cole Tarrant; three god-daughters, Kristen Yehle, of Enid; Lindsay Dally and husband, Ross, and children, Caitlyn, Garrett and Lauren, of Fort Knox, Ky.; Robyn Irby and husband, Tim, and children, Camden, and Izabella, of Guthrie; best friend and cousin, Shirley Greening, of Wichita, Kan.; as well as many other beloved relatives.

Barbara and family request that attire be "happy wear," bold and bright like Barbara.

Memorials in Barbara's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, or Central Christian Church No Child Left Behind fund, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences may be made and services viewed online at www.LadusauEvans.com.

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