Obituary: Betty Jo Newborn
Betty Jo Newborn was born on September 15, 1949, to the late Margaret Roberta and Joe Newborn. She was the youngest of six children.
She attended Bolivar schools and graduated from Bolivar Industrial High School, class of 1967. Betty professed a hope in Christ at a very early age at Campbell Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She lived her life for her family and kept the family going. She worked at Harman Automotive for many years.
Preceding her in death are one daughter, Lakita Lashell Newborn; and three brothers, George Crowder, Joe Alex Newborn, and Melvin Newborn.
She leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Pamela Newborn and Tamiko (Kendale) Puckett of Bolivar, Tennessee; a soulmate, Kelvin McClendon of Memphis, Tennessee; four grandchildren, Ednetra Spears, Edriquez Newborn, and Kendasia and Tamia Puckett; one brother, Elder Johnnie (Jackie) Nelson; one sister, Lillie B. McClellan of Bolivar, Tennessee; a nephew whom she treated like her very own, Tajuan McClellan of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends who loved her dearly.
Courtesy of Dixie Funeral Home, Bolivar, Tennessee.
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