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Private family services with interment in Elmwood Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Patricia “Trish” Lynn Newby, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born March 1, 1955, in Olney, the daughter of Jerry and Wanda (Hinkle) Eckel. She was united in marriage to John Wayne Newby Sr. on December 24, 1974, in Flora, and together they have shared 49 wedding anniversaries.
Trish enjoyed baking, crocheting, and playing board games. She cherished time spent making memories with her family.
She is survived by her husband John Newby Sr. of Flora; children: Deah Jones (Jody Ray) of Cisne and John (Brandii) Newby Jr. of Flora; grandchildren: Stephanie Lynn (Tyler) Knicley, Kohl Guffey, Clinton Guffey, and Brianna Newby; great-grandchildren: Dean Knicley, Silas Guffey, Clay Guffey, and Olivia Gonzalez; siblings: Richard (Brenda) Eckel and Debbie Modlin; sister-in-law: Karen (Mark) Jones; uncle: Frank (Marge) Hinkle; and special friends: Sissy McCloud, Cathy Dreasler, and Roni Lowery.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an aunt: Norma Hinkle; uncles: Tom, Norman, Jerry, and Cecil Hinkle; brothers-in-law: David Medlin, J.R. Newby, and Terry Clark; and a sister-in-law: Vicki Newby.
Private family services with interment in Elmwood Cemetery will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com.
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To the Best sister- in law I could have asked for. you will be missed dearly. rest in peace. fly high love kat.
So sorry to hear this. It has been many years since I have seen the family but there are many memories of our childhood. Prayers are with the family.
Rest in Peace Trish 🕊️
John and Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a sweet girl. My prayers are with y’all during this sad time. RIP Pat❣️
We are so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
My condolences & prayers to the family.🙏
Iam so sorry to the family for there loss. I have many great memories of the good old days, what a sweet and loving person she was, Heaven truly gained an angel, hugs and prayers 🙏
Thoughts and comforting prayers. Such a sweet lady that will brighten heaven every day.
We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Our prayers are with you.
We will love and miss you always. One of the best God ever made.
So sorry to here of Pats passing
Karen and John and family I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are going your way. Pat was a very special lady.
So very sorry to hear this Pat was such a nice person. Deepest Sympathy for your family
Pat will be missed. I enjoyed working with her at NAL . She was a laugh a minute. Heaven just gained another angel.
Pat served as my secretary for a few years in the early 1980's at the Flora Opportunity Center and she was the best. I will forever think of her fondly, as she was so special to work with during those years. My prayers and condolences are sent to all her family and I know she will be greatly missed.
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