Esther Newton

April 20, 1924 - March 18, 2017

Esther Newton Esther Newton, 92, of Bristol, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living, Bristol, Virginia. She was born on April 20, 1924. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Newton; and two sons, Chad and Jim Newton. Esther retired from Univac in 1986. She was a member of Mclver Memorial Presbyterian Church and a member of Mt. Rogers Appalachian Trail Hiking Club. She enjoyed camping, ballroom dancing, was an avid bridge player and extensive traveler. She also volunteered at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Esther is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Blackford and her husband Chris of Kennesaw, GA; grandson, John Blackford and his wife Beth of Franklin, TN; granddaughter, Christy Blackford Altree and her husband Chris of Weston, Fl.; along with 5 great grandchildren, Jack, Taylor and Molly Blackford and Max and Mandy Altree. The family would like to express a special thank you to the entire staff of Brookdale and Wellmont Hospice for all the love and care shown to Esther during her illness. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Brookdale Senior Living, 1 Liberty Place, Bristol, VA 24201. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 E. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201 with Rev. Alan Chapman officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mclver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1900 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201.