
of St. Joe, AR
May 11, 1944 - July 14, 2024
Janie Catherine Newton, age 80, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Sunday, July 14th, 2024 at Creekside at the Springs in Yellville, Arkansas.  She was born in Kaufman, Texas on May 11th, 1944 to JV Taylor and Mary Jane Vincent Taylor.
Janie spent her working years at Levi's and Flintrock.  She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed sewing.  Her joyful, outgoing personality will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her children, Stephen Wright (Kim) of Marshall, J.W. Newton of Marshall, Tammy Hendricks of Greenbrier, Tommie Baker (Leonard) of St. Joe and Brandy Oliver (Harry) of Marshall; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and sister, Patricia Godo of Dallas, TX.
Janie is preceded in death by her parents, JV and Mary Jane Taylor; her husband, Leon Newton; daughters, Cathy Wright Long and Peggy Wright; two great grandchildren, Brookley Oliver and Kruz Oliver and sister, Verna Jo Hickman.
Graveside memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at Chinquapin Cemetery near Welcome Home, Arkansas.
	
	
							  

 
															
																	  Prayers of peace and comfort for your entire family.

 
															
																	  I could write a best seller with the memories I have of Miss Janie. She had a gift of love that radiated through Creekside and she touched everyone she knew!  Her sparkling personality and her zest for life kept us both smiling and laughing…we never knew what came next!
I think I can speak for everyone at Creekside when I say that our work Mom will forever live on in the precious memories we shared with her

 
															
																	  Our thoughts and prayers are with you

 
															
																	  My condolences to you and your family. God needed another angel.

 
															
																	  Janie and I were really good friends. She used to come visit me at the courthouse pretty often.

 
															
																	  So sorry about your mom may God comfort your hearts as only he can

 
															
																	  So very sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady and I am thankful to have called her a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this sad time. I pray that the Lord will comfort each of you as only he can. 

 
															
																	  Sorry for your loss

 
															
																	  So sorry for your loss..God bless..

 
															
																	  So sorry to learn of Janie’s passing. Will miss her genuine laughter. Love and prayers

 
															
																	  I’m so sorry guys! You know I love you all!

 
															
																	  So sorry for your loss! Prayers!

 
															
																	  Janie was a wonderful outgoing woman, but funny. She will definitely be missed !!!

 
															
																	  I’m so sorry for the loss of Janie. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her loved ones are all in my thoughts and prayers.

 
															
																	  Prayers for the family

 
															
																	  Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.

 
															
																	  I am so sorry for your loss. she was so fun to be around.

 
															
																	  Sorry for your loss she was a good woman

 
															
																	  So very sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord's comfort and love over your family. Janie was always fun to visit with.

 
															
																	  Sorry for your family's loss
If y'all need anything, let me know 
Prayers for you ai