Glenda Lucille Newton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Glenda Lucille (Henry) Newton was born April 3, 1935, to Earl Henry and Lucille Coffelt Henry in Snyder, OK, where she spent her youth and attended school until she was 12 years old. Her family then moved to Carter, OK, where she attended and graduated from Carter High School in 1953. Glenda met her future husband, Dale Newton, in Carter, OK, where they were married on July 26, 1953. After marriage, the couple moved to Lone Wolf, OK, where they made their home and raised a family. To this union, two children were born, Brenda Newton Gilbert and Roger Dale Newton. She was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed caring for her family. In 1972, they moved their family to Hobart, Ok, where they have resided to present day. In 1968, she enrolled at Southwest Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK, to pursue a master’s degree in education specializing in math. She completed her degree in 3 1/2 years graduating in 1971. Her first teaching job was at Walters, OK, where she spent one year. She then taught the remainder of her teaching career at Hobart Public School for 16 years retiring in 1988. Mrs. Newton was a member of the assembly of God, Attending faithfully as long as she was able. She loved gardening, playing games with her children and grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and volunteering with her spouse in the local blood drive. Survivors include her husband of 62 plus years, Dale Newton, one daughter, Brenda Gilbert, of Tulsa, OK; one son, Roger Dale Newton and wife Vicki of Altus, OK; five grandchildren, Justin Newton and wife, Toni of Mountain View, OK; Gunnar Newton, of Fort Lewis, Washington; Lonnie Gilstrap and wife, Jessica, of Clarksville, TN; Lane Gilstrap and wife, Summer, of Broken Arrow, OK; Megan VanVleck, Broken Arrow, OK; great grandchildren, Gage, Kade, Braegan Newton, of Mountain View, OK; Landon and Lucas Gilstrap, Broken Arrow, OK; Charley, Joey and L.T. lll , of Clarksville, TN She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers.

Glenda Lucille Newton

April 3, 1935 - March 19, 2016

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