Mrs. Edna M Newton "Candy"

Edna M. Newton, affectionally known as Candy, was born on August 17, 1943, and was the only child of both, the late Eddie and Catherine Jones. She is a graduate of Pinevale H.S. located in Valdosta, GA. She attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta and M.I.T. School of Business in Uniondale, New York. She retired from Estee Lauder Cosmetic Company, after 17 years of employment as a Quality Control Supervisor. Candy later went to work as a Community Health Advocate for Diabetes at the Suffolk County Department of Health in the Maxine S. Postal/Tri-Community Health Center in Amityville, New York, later retiring again in 2008. She met the love of her life, Samuel Newton Sr, during elementary school in Valdosta Georgia and in 1961 they were married. They have been married for 62 years but together for over 70 years. From this union were born 5 children that they raised in Wyandanch (Long Island) New York for over 40 years until relocating to Covington, Georgia in 2009. As an active member of the community, Edna was a charter member of the Wyandanch Midget Football League, now a part of the Wyandanch Youth Services. She held many leadership positions in the PTA and PTSA at all school levels in her community. Edna was the recipient of numerous awards including Parent of the Year awards from Midget Football and Venette Cultural Workshop, and the Town of Babylon Outstanding Service award, Volunteer of the Year Award from Wyandanch Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program and the New York State Communities for a Healthier New York Award for her work on Diabetes Project at Cornell Cooperative Extension. She was a founding member of the Witness Project of the Town of Babylon, Beautification Chairperson of Wyandanch Weed and Seed, and Vice President of the Wyandanch Coalition. She was appointed to the Wyandanch Rising Implementation Committee by Town of Babylon Supervisor Steven Bellon. She was also a member of the Suffolk County Women’s Commission. While in New York Edna was a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Copiague, New York, where she was very active in many organizations. In 1985 she was crowned queen of the church, raising the most money of all participants that year. She also was a founding member of First A.M.E. Church of Wyandanch under the leadership of the late Rev. Constance Carter Davis-England. Later in 2012 she became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, located in Covington, under the leadership of Rev. Hezekiah Benton Jr. where she was a member of the Senior Choir. While Edna has received many awards, citations, and proclamations she has always wanted everyone to know what was important to her: “She LOVES the Lord and will help her fellow man when and wherever there is a need”. She leaves to cherish her memory, Samuel Newton Sr., her devoted husband of 62 years. Five loving children, Regina Washington, Samuel Newton Jr., Brian Newton, Lisa King (Eric) and Gregory Newton (Tonya). Eight grandchildren, Warren Glover, Gary Washington, Brandonn Washington (Karen), Jillian Brown (Jeremiah), Brian Newton Jr., Erica King, Tyler Newton, Terrell Newton. Four Great Grand Children, Caleb Bridges, Jonah Brown, Brielle Washington, Jaylah Brown, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers please, make donations of plants, fruit baskets or gift cards.

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Mrs. Edna M Newton "Candy"

August 17, 1943 - September 19, 2023