Patricia Jennings Newman, age 68, of Kingsport, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord, on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Holston Valley Community Hospital. Born May 23, 1952, in the same hospital to the late Carl Edmond and Martha Elizabeth Jennings, she was a graduate of Lynn View High School.
Pat was a licensed Insurance agent, and had retired from New Peoples Bank, Gate City Branch. She was of the Baptist faith and due to declining health and Covid concerns, was an avid supporter of televised ministries in the Kingsport area.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Woody Newman in 2004.
She is survived by one brother, Rev. Gary W. Jennings and wife Linda, two nieces, Mrs. Melissa Bowman and husband Scott, and Mrs. Heather Miller and husband Jamie, all of Taylorsville, NC. Five great nieces and nephews survive, Katie, Mollie and Jake Bowman and wife Kendra, along with Rhett and Russell Miller, as well as one great great nephew, Brooks Bowman, all of Taylorsville.
Pat was blessed with a dedicated care giver and co-worker, Kristi Horton.
Family led graveside committal services for family and friends will be conducted in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport {later date to be determined}.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Animal Shelter of the person’s choice or any charitable cause.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Hill Funerals and Cremations.