LINDA NEWTON

Linda Joyce Newton, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, joining our Heavenly Father.

Linda was born on August 19, 1951, in Whittier, California to Clarence and Betty (Alexander) Cowles. Linda grew up in Elk City, OK and later graduated from Elk City High School in 1969.

Linda met her beloved husband, Guy Newton, while working at then, Gibson’s Department Store, in Clinton, OK. They were married on February 6, 1970, and settled in Clinton, where they built a life together. After 13 years of marriage, they joyfully welcomed their daughter, Amanda, in 1984.

Throughout her life, Linda held various jobs, including positions at Gibson’s Department Store, Blunck Studios, Cordes Accounting, Al-Bar Fabrics, Moore Cleaners and Southwest Interiors. She also pursued self-employment, baking, decorating cakes, and sewing for the public.

Linda was an active member of First Christian Church in Clinton and was part of the Christian Women’s Fellowship group. She found joy in baking, sewing, gardening, and spending time with her two cherished granddaughters, Mari and Iva. Linda's warm smile and gift for conversation endeared her to all who knew her. Linda was known for her compassionate nature and unwavering desire to help others.

She was preceded in death by her parent’s, Clarence and Betty Cowles; stepfather, Cecil Billingsley; beloved husband, Guy Newton: and son-in-law, Anthony Zarbano.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Bowens, and her husband, Willie Bowens, of Oklahoma City; two granddaughters, Mari and Iva Bowens, also of Oklahoma City; her brother, Dennis Cowles, and wife, Elizabeth Cowles, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; her stepmother, Vallene Corbin, of Port Orchard, Washington; her stepbrother, Michael Brandon, and wife, Tammy Brandon, of Port Orchard, Washington; her great niece, Dana Brown, and her husband, Jason Brown, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; and their sons, Carson and Cameron Brown; her great nephew, Derek Kimmel, and wife, Ashley Kimmel, of Slidel, Louisiana; and many other relatives.

Visitation and viewing will be held at Kiesau Lee Funeral Home, 2500 W. Modelle Ave in Clinton, Oklahoma 73601, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The family will greet friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 2, 2025, at 10:00 am, at the First Christian Church, 111 S. 28th St., Clinton, OK 73601.

Family requests that those wishing to make a memorial contribution do so to First Christian Church in Clinton.

Services are in care of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.