Linda Ann Newman, a lifelong resident of Weleetka, died Sept. 6, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 71. She was born Aug. 4, 1945 in Weleetka to Edward Dobson Hodge and Roberta (Harris) Hodge.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one daughter, Christina Lynn Newman.
She was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God Church in Weleetka where she was a Sunday School Teacher, pianist, soloist, church secretary and treasurer.
Linda is survived by her husband of 53 years, James Newman of the home; two sons: James Newman "Jim Ed" of Weleetka and Richard Newman and wife Jamie of Birmingham, Ala.; ggrandchildren: James Newman III of Weleetka, Stanley Newman of Eufaula, KarlyAnn Newman of Eufaula, BrantLee Newman of Birmingham, Bailee Ann Newman of Birmingham; sister, Wilma Adams and husband David of Guthrie; brother, tom Hodge and wife Patsy of Moore, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church in Weleetka with Pastor Verlin Kelley, officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.