Edna Faye Newman

Edna Faye Newman (Riffey) of Knoxville TN passed on to her Heavenly home on March 17, 2025 due to complications of Heart and Kidney failure. She was 82 yrs old. She was saved at the age of 7 and half . She took every opportunity she could to talk about the Lord. She also wrote articles for her church. She was a member of Roseberry Baptist Church. She loved singing in the choir and was a member for many years. She was a 1960 graduate of Central High School. She loved dancing, playing golf and especially mowing her own yard. She loved decorating for the holidays. She enjoyed throwing parties on holidays for her family. Especially New Year"s Eve!! Mom always talked about what a wonderful family and extended family she was blessed with.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Jerry D Newman; her parents Dallas and Christina Riffey Sr.; her parents in laws Clarence and Willie Mae Newman.

Most of her large family was waiting on her arrival, including her brothers Dallas Jr. and Jack Riffey(Ginny); Sisters Flora Etta Leadbetter,(John) Frances Stalsworth.(Tommy), Marion McClain(Earl), Ruth Moore (Ronnie), and Hazel Bennett (Don); brother-in-law, John Hitch; Sister- in-law, Betty Lou Irwin(Kenneth); and Brother-in-law, Jack Newman.

She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Thomas (Anthony); her granddaughter Ashley Thomas and boyfriend Jay Goins; and son, Gordon D Newman; Sister, Ruby Hitch; Sisters-in-law, Jessie Riffey and Glenda Newman; Brothers-in-law, JC Newman (Sondra) and Tommy Newman (Sue). Also leaving behind numerous nieces and nephews. She loved them all like they were her own. She had special friends in Lisa Chambers-Dodson and Kenny Dodson. They were always there when she needed them.

The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a service to follow at 7:00 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Pastor Greg Jones to officiate. The family asks that in light of her memory to please wear flashy jewelry just like Edna  would. Mynatt Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edna Newman and condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.