Christine B Newman, 89, of Charleston, widow of Robert H. Newman, Jr., entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on March 27,1931, in Charleston, SC, Christine was a daughter of the late Eldon and Neatha Benton. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. Her passion in life was having her children and family for dinner or a special social of some kind. Holidays were always very special to her. Christine is survived by two children: Brenda J. Garvin of West Ashley, and Robert "Terry" Newman of West Ashley; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and her parents, Christine was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda G. Garvin, a son, John C. Newman (Skipper) and a grandson Shane Newman. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic services will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at https://www.mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION, West Ashley, 2501 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.