BARBARA JANICE LANGSTON NEWSOME
June 3, 1939-Feb. 9, 2017
Barbara Janice Langston Newsome, 77, Pfafftown, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at her son, Britt Newsome’s, home in New London.
Jan was born June 3, 1939, in Goldsboro to the late John “Jack” Franklin Langston and the late Louise Ella Parker Langston.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Jim B. Newsome II, who passed away in 1996.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 28774 N.C. 24/27, Albemarle.
The funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary, officiated by the Rev. Brad Hinton. The graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, Wayne Memorial Park, U.S. 117 South, Goldsboro.
She is survived by her son, James Britt Newsome III and wife, Jo Ellen, of New London; daughter, Louise Lee Newsome Uno and husband, Stanley, of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother, James Craig Langston and wife, Janet, of Goldsboro; grandchildren, Langston and Jameson Uno of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jonathan and Catherine Newsome of New London; and nephews, David and Marc Langston.
Jan was a graduate of East Carolina University, and dedicated her life to working as an elementary school teacher for the Clinton City School System.
Before getting married, she worked for Girl Scouts of America.
The last few years she had spent being “the reading lady” for the play school at her church.
Jan was also a member of Alpha Phi Sorority, and provided support throughout her life.
She loved painting, spending time spoiling her grandkids, watching the University of North Carolina basketball and drinking her unsweetened tea. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharrie, 960 N. First St., Albemarle, N.C., 28001.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Newsome family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.
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Published in Obituaries on February 12, 2017 2:11 PM