of Lexa, AR
October 1, 1947 - February 7, 2018
Evelyn Levern Newsom, age 70, of Lexa, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Newsom was born October 1, 1947 in Tipton County, Tennessee to the late Arville and Myrtle Mayville. She loved reality television and her two dogs, Buddy and Moose.
She is survived by her husband, Cecil; son, Johnny Steelman; stepson, Jimmy Newsom (Brenda Kay); stepdaughter, Sheila Sellers (Bo); three brothers, Ernest Mayville (Dorthy), Joseph H. Mayville (Eleene) and John Mayville, Sr.; three sisters, Mamie Stites, Lottie Bridges (Billy Joe) and Dian Mathews (Charles; ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.
Mrs. Newsom was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Donna Steelman Rouse; sister, Linda Mayville Simpson; and brother, Sgt. Clarence Harley Mayville.
A service for Evelyn Newsom will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Adam Rowland will officiate.
Pallbearers are Jonathan Steelman, Johnny Ray Steelman, Jr., Hunter Mayville, Shane Donahue, Joey Donahue and Dustin Watkins.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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Gregory Woods
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Lois and I were so sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God’s word says death is an enemy, and it certainly is. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought us comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
Jean Clark
Friday, February 9, 2018
Sorry for the loss of your mother.
Thought and Prayers are with you all
Patsy Dillinger
Friday, February 9, 2018
I am very sorry to hear about Lavern’s passing. She no longer has to face the heart aches and trials of this life. I pray for peace for my brother, Cecil and her family.
Carolyn Richardson
Friday, February 9, 2018
So sorry for your loss Lavern was a wonderful person. always thought highly of her and all the Mayville family. My prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Kathy Ragsdale
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Sorry to hear about your loss...My thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Laura &Lloyd Queen
Thursday, February 8, 2018
We are so sorry for the loss of your sister. Praying for you and all of her family. God bless you all.
Debbie Andrews
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Dian, you and your family are in my prayers . I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and give you comfort.
Gwen Laureles Siders
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Known all of you most of my life. Love you all and praying for each of you My heart breaks when a friend pass, but I know she is walking on streets of gold and rejoicing. Love to y’all.
bill pearrow
Thursday, February 8, 2018
dian i love everybody i grew up with lavern was no exception iwish i could take some of your pain away i pray to god to help the whole family through this johnny ray steelman i will see yall there
Lynette Burt Murphy
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Dian and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.