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Roberta Bruce Newman

August 18, 1941 — November 19, 2018

Roberta Bruce Newman, 77, a resident of Harrison, TN passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at a local hospital. Roberta was a state employee for 32 years. She was also a dedicated member of Bayside Baptist church where she served in the nursery for 30 years. She loved arts and crafts, sewing, and painting. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Patricia Lee Bruce.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 57 years, Bige Newman; children, Teresa (Pat) Morgan, Randy (Kristen) Newman, Bruce (Heather) Newman; grandchildren, Jensen (Michelle) Morgan, Cameron Newman, Audra (Matt) Hopkins, Tyler Newman, Karly Newman, Karrigan Newman, and Garrett Newman; along with 1 great grandchild; siblings, Jimmy (Sandy) Bruce, Larry (Brenda) Bruce, Jackie (Carol) Bruce, and Sandy (Jimmy) McClure. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and extended family along with many friends from Bayside Baptist.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 3-5pm with a short intermission before viewing again from 6-8 pm at Bayside Baptist Church in Harrison, TN. The celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 1pm at Bayside Baptist Church. The interment will follow at Sewee Church of God Cemetery in McMinn County. Officiating will be Rev. Grady Cooper.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Bayside Baptist Church Building Fund.

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