Obituary of Martha Ermalee Newby

Garden City

Martha Ermalee Newby, age 88, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her residence in Garden City, Kansas.  She was born on February 26, 1930, in Spearville, Kansas, the daughter of William and Anna Flemming.

Martha had been a member of the St. Dominic Catholic Church of Garden City, and worked for USD 457 in the food service department since moving to Garden City in 1967 from Perryton, Texas.

On June 4, 1949 she married Joe Leroy Newby in Dodge City, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on December 9, 2005.

Survivors include:

Eight Children Jayne Newby of Healy, Kansas

Judith Utt of Dayton, Washington

Ann Newby of Dodge City, Kansas

David Newby of Farmers Branch, Texas

Sue Hertel of Garden City, Kansas

Jolene Nava of Dallas, Texas

Jim Newby of Dallas, Texas

Barbara Newby of Garden City, Kansas

30 grandchildren, 38 Great Grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Terry Newby and Doug Newby.

Mass of the resurrection will be held at St. Dominic Catholic Church on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Vigil services will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Interment will follow immediately following mass at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation times.

Memorials are suggested to Martha Newby Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main  St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.