Cynthia Elizabeth Catron Newton's Obituary
Mrs. Cynthia Catron Newton, 93, of Bridgeport, AL, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Cynthia was born September 25, 1929 in South Pittsburg, TN. Her family moved to Dorans Cove, Bridgeport, AL. She attended Mount Carmel Elementary, Bridgeport Middle and High School, graduated in 1948 from City High School in Chattanooga. She attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, majoring in Early Childhood Education and was voted Belle of the Engineer’s Ball.
While living in Chattanooga, Cynthia was a member of Hixson United Methodist Church. She taught kindergarten at Central Baptist Church, now Abba’s House, in Hixson and taught piano lessons. In retirement, they were active members at Hopewell Baptist Church, and later at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church.
Cynthia was very creative with her sewing, drawing, piano music and so much more. Also she was known as the "Peanut Brittle Lady". She directed many children choirs at churches and was active with young groups; played piano for churches and sang in the choir.
Mrs. Newton is survived by her son, Garry Dean Newton; daughter, Carla Newton Feeney (Tad); grandsons, Brian A. Newton, J. Andrew (Andy) Newton, step-grandsons Norris T. Feeney, Colin K. Feeney; great grandchildren, Rilea, Joshua and Samuel Newton, Quinn, Ian, and Everett Feeney; nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis Augustus Newton (Buddy) who retired from Dupont; parents, Walter Earnest Catron and Johnnie Louise (Ridley); brother, John Oscar Catron; sister, Ella Jean Morrison.
The family wishes to thank all the caregivers and hospice help who were such a blessing to Cynthia and the family. Special thanks to longtime caregiver Janet Maahs and property manager Russ Purnell.
Visitation will be from 1 ~ 2 p.m. Monday, November 21st, at Rudder Funeral Home, Bridgeport, Alabama. Funeral Services begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Rudder Funeral Home Chapel, Bridgeport, with Pastor Josh Myers officiating. Interment will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Bridgeport.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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