Brenda Kay Thompson Newlon, 45, of Mineral Wells, passed away Jan. 28, 2012, at her home.
She was born Jan. 27, 1967, in Parkersburg, a daughter of Truman A. and Margie Ruth Sampson Thompson of Rockport.
Brenda was a 1985 graduate of Parkersburg South High School, was a member of Big Tygart United Methodist Church and was currently employed by Stuart C. Deem, DDS as office receptionist. She was a former employee of G.C. White, DDS as a dental assistant, Wayne P. Dunn, DDS and Dr. Rutherford C. Sims, OBGYN. Brenda had been a cheerleader coach at Mineral Wells School and a former 4-H leader.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 27 years, Kenneth L. Newlon; two daughters, Megan and Courtney Newlon, both at home; brother, Michael (Rebecca Sharp) Thompson of Mineral Wells; sister, Wanda (Dave) Moore of Rockport; nieces and nephews, Heather (Jesse) Biddle, Brittany (Kyle Kaufman) Moore, Jeremy (Maggie) Newlon, Carrie (Jeff) Null, Zane Mitchell and Shawn Sharp; great nieces and nephews, Kenzy Biddle, Kole Biddle and Tyler Newlon; father-in-law, Loris Ray Newlon; step father-in-law, Charlie Bunner; brothers-in-law, Junior (Jackie) Newlon and Richie Newlon; sister-in-law, Sherry (Danny) Mitchell; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Sylvia Bunner; great nephew, Jacob Newlon; paternal grandparents, Homer and Missouri Young Thompson; and maternal grandparents, Cyrus and Frances Buchanan Sampson.
The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 Fifth St., Parkersburg, with Pastor Jeff Mayfield and Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of the service.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.kimesfh.com
