Nita Margaline "Ma" Newton, age 78, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (November 28, 2017) at Norton's Hospital in Louisville.

She was born on October 22, 1939 in Caneyville, KY, the daughter of Acie Jewel and Lula Marie Nash Woosley.

She was a receptionist and switchboard operator, who enjoyed spending time with family and friends; she was a member of the Caneyville Eastern Star and was a member of the Potter's Hope Ministries.

She is survived by a son, Steve Newton (Trish) of ShowLow, AZ; a daughter, Anita Hughes of Leitchfield, four grandchildren, Kasee O'Donnell (Bryan) of Leitchfield, Kristle Lindsey (Robbie) of Big Clifty, KY, Rob and Elizabeth "Liz" Hughes both of Scottsboro, AL, five great grandchildren, Sydney and Eli O'Donnell, Samuel Lindsey, Tristan Smith and Tanner Stewart, one sister, Jewellene Bratcher (Lowell) of Leitchfield, five brothers, Jim (Susie) and Harold Woosley (Connie) both of Elizabethtown KY, Charles (Donna) and Larry Woosley (Sue) both of Leitchfield and Gary Woosley (Karen) of Caneyville, KY. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and dear friends and loved ones.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Newton.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, (December 2, 2017) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Wayne Clemons will be officiating. Burial will be in the Layman Memorial Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday and from 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services.