Christine S. Newton

Christine S. Newton, age 97, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home following a long illness. She was born December 22, 1924 in Estill County and was the daughter of the late Ruford and Grace Alcorn Sparks. She retired from Phillips Lighting and was a volunteer in her community. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a quilter and an avid reader. She had lived in Estill County all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen G. Newton Jr, and she is survived by: 2 sons: Michael Newton (Rebecca) - Estill Co. Gary Newton (Lisa) - Estill Co. 1 daughter-in-law: Delores Newton - Estill Co. 5 grandchildren: Joshua Newton, Justin Newton, Christopher Newton, Donald Keith Noble and Karen Dozier 2 great grandchildren: Bethany Noble and Ashleigh Dozier 2 great-great grandchildren: Hadleigh Noble and Kallen Noble Loving caregiver: Lisa Stewart In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 1 son, Ruford Newton, 1 daughter, Carol Newton, 3 sisters, Catherine Flynn, Armeda Newton and Eugenia Vere and 2 brothers, Gordon and Delmas Sparks. Private funeral services will be conducted at a later date. The Warren F. Toler Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Irvine. Pallbearers: Dan Ball, Anthony Newton, Christopher Newton, Joshua Newton, Justin Newton and Donald Keith Noble.