Dorothy Jo Sewell Newman

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10

Our mother, Dorothy Jo (Dot) Sewell Newman, was the epitome of Proverbs 31:10. Born February 2, 1928 in Nocona, Texas to Mary Jo and Lee Crawford Sewell, she was saved by the grace of Jesus at age eleven. She was married to Elbert Benjamin (Ben) Newman, Sr. for 70 years until his death in 2016. An active member of First Baptist Church in Camden, SC since 1951, she served as church organist, children’s choir director, children and adult handbell choir director and was a member of the choir for over 60 years. One of her greatest joys was working with special needs adults in the JOY class of First Baptist, which she continued until age 92.

She is survived by her 3 children: Joan Ella Sheorn (Billy), Rev. Dr. Ben Newman Jr (Shirley), and Kenny Newman (Miriam); 10 grandchildren: Brett Ives (Lori), Lindsie Hatfield (Charles), Harriet Jennings (Dell), Kristen Huff (Matt), Elise Hatfield (Bobby), Jeremy Newman (Megan), Bryan Newman (Jessica), Matthew Newman (Jennifer), Ryan Newman, Neco Barnes (Shelley); and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Sara Wisener (King) of Carrollton, TX and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents and husband, two brothers and one sister.

Our mother passed away Tuesday June 8, 2021. A celebration of life service, officiated by Rev John Sorrells, will be held at First Baptist Church Camden, SC on Tuesday June 15, 2021 at 2:30 PM with visitation in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 1:00 PM.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church 1201 Broad St, Camden SC or the Gideons International.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of arrangements

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