Caddo Obits: NEWNAM, LOIS ARLENE; 2/10/2008
Submitted by:  Peggy Hale
Date Submitted:  11 Feb 2008
Contact:  peggyviv4@aol.com
Source: The Shreveport Times



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The Shreveport Times
Lois Arlene Newnam

SHREVEPORT, LA- Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries 
Memorial Park Cemetery for Lois Arlene Newnam on Wednesday, February 
13, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Pat Day, Pastor of The 
First United Methodist Church of Shreveport. 

Arlene was born on July 21, 1924 to Albert and Ethel Mitchel in Big 
Island, VA she went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2008. 

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charles, Howell, Woodrow and 
Neal Mitchel; sisters, Louise, Catherine and Patsy. 

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Bill Newnam; her loving 
son, Wayne Newnam and wife Donna; nieces, Sharon Godfrey and husband Melvin, 
Ann Bechtler and husband Donny, all of Rock Hill, SC; nephew, Charles Mitchel 
and wife Liz of Myrtle Beach, SC and niece, Toni Hill and husband Steve of 
Forrest, VA and a special brother in law, Edward Dawson from Rock Hill, SC.; 
numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren and a host of friends.

Arlene was a devoted mother and wife who loved to travel. She had lived in 
and visited several foreign countries while her husband was a member of the 
Air Force. While overseas she was active with the Red Cross in Military 
Hospitals and church activities. Arlene was a member of The First United 
Methodist Church in Shreveport since 1972 and the Four Square Bible Class. 
She loved to work in her flower and vegtable gardens and she was an active 
member of the Cross Lake Homemaker Club. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the building fund of First United 
Methodist Church. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Shreveport Bossier Hospice and The 
Glen for their loving care. Centuries Memorial Funeral