Funeral services for Florence Newman, 86, of Lufkin, will be held Thursday, July 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Blue Springs Cemetery in Etoile, with Bro. Lamar Denby officiating.

          Ms. Newman was born February 18, 1931 in Denver, Colorado, and died Monday, July 3, 2017 in Lufkin.

          In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling around the country with her husband. Ms. Newman also loved to work in her garden.

          She is survived by her brother-in-law, Gene Newman; granddaughter, Raini Centon; grandson, George Newman; brothers-in-law, Joel Newman and Carlton Newman; nephews and wives, Wayne and Iva Nell Morton, Wyman and Ruth Morton, Danny and Cathy Morton, David and Barbara Morton; along with numerous cousins and other relatives.

          Ms. Newman was preceded in death by her husband, John Newman; son, George Newman; and daughter, Linda Scott.

          Shafer Funeral Home, directors

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