Elizabeth Anne Leonard Newman, 83, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born March 5, 1936 in Nash County to the late William Henry and Lucy Odom Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Newman; son, Richard W. Newman; brother, Johnnie Leonard and sister, Ruby Batchelor.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara Newman Wheeless (Eddie); five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Vernon Leonard (Alice) and sister, Barbara Godwin (Harvey).

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.