Shirley Dean Newby

Shirley Dean Newby, 74, of Decatur, TN passed away on April 13, 2019. She was born on March 23, 1945 to the late Charlie and Helen McDowell. Shirley was an active member of Burdette Baptist Church. She loved music, gospel music in particular, especially the Gaither Vocal Band. Shirley also loved going to town to eat out. In addition to these, she loved working crosswords and word searches. Above all, Shirley loved her family and spending time with them.
In addition to her mother and father, she is preceded in death by her husband Edgar Newby Sr.; son Edgar Newby Jr.; brothers Arnold McDowell and Leon McDowell.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sisters: Ella Goode (Lonnie), Dorothy Stokes, Nancy Rogers (Johnny), Patsy McKinney, and Edith Minnis; brother Charles McDowell (Mildred), grandchildren: Shelby Newby, Logan Newby, and Krystal Krapivner; great grandchild Stella. In addition to these, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at Companion Funeral Home located at 2419 Georgetown RD NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday April 18, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. James Staton officiating. Interment will follow the service at Johnston Cemetery.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Shirley or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Newby family with these arrangements.