Mary Lena Newman

Mary Helena "Lena" Marinovich Newman, 91, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in Biloxi. The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die. Psalm 116:15 A lifelong resident of Biloxi, she was a loving wife, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, also an accomplished seamstress, cook and gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Willard A Newman; her parents, Mateo "Mike" and Margaret T. Misko Marinovich; and her siblings, Steve and Toney Marinovich and Rita M. Baudry. She is survived by her sons, Willard M. (Nancy) Newman and Michael A. Newman; daughter, Darlene N. (Fred) Hartmann; grandchildren, Vicky N. (Jimmy) Mouch, David (Sharon) Newman, Mara M. (Patrick) Hartmann Hicks, and Heather H. (Henry) Furr; great grandchildren Madison Newman, Christo Hicks, Isabella and Campbell Furr and a large extended family. The family wishes to express their thanks to family friend Dean Wise, Dr. Benjamin Skelton, his staff, and Biloxi Regional Hospital for the care of their mother. A celebration of her life will be at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Wednesday, June 8, 2011 where friends may visit from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. The rosary will be said preceding the Mass. Interment will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. Her devotion to Mary, the mother of God, was a lifelong commitment. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions given to Deanna Favre's Favre 4 Hope, 1 Willow Bend Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39402.