Mildred Ann Newby

Deaconess Mildred Ann Newby 64, passed peacefully from this life on the evening of October 9, 2018 after a gradual decline in health, surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends. Mildred was born March 14, 1954 to Audrey Mae Bell and the late Robert L. Bell. She accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the age of 8 at Cypress Baptist Church, Elberon, VA. She served in several ministries including the Youth & Young Adult Choir. In 2003, Mildred, along with her family joined New Berean Baptist Church. She immediately became an active servant in ministries which included the Choir, Usher, Sunday School and Deaconess Ministries. Mildred also served as president of the Pastor Aide Ministry. No matter the task, she would enthusiastically see it to completion. She also expressed her joy of singing by serving in the Virginia Beach Interdenominational Choir. Mildred graduated from L.P. Jackson High School, Dendron, VA in 1972. She continued her education at Norfolk State University and received her B.S. in Special Education in 1976. Always eager to learn, Mildred received a Master's in learning Disability and Early Childhood Education from Old Dominion University. She completed a Master's Degree in Administration from George Washington University, Washington, DC in 2000. During her 34 years of teaching, Mildred taught at Hope House Foundation, Ruffner Middle School and, lastly, at Brandon Middle School where she spent 28 years impacting the lives of so many students. Even after retirement, with her quiet and tenderhearted spirit, Mildred continued to volunteer at the neighborhood schools and provide tutoring to any child who needed it. Mildred was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Bell, Sr., brother, Robert L. Bell, Jr. and sister, Ruby Judkins. Mildred leaves to cherish her memories a devoted husband, Sylvester Newby of 43 years, two daughters: Candice Newby (Raleigh, NC) and Crystal Newby (Richmond, VA); mother, Audrey M. Bell; sisters: Geraldine Bell and Arlean Parker (Alvin, Sr.); mother in law, Elizabeth Newby; brothers in law: Charles Judkins and Leslie Deloatch; sisters in law: Lorraine Nichols (David), Vernita Peeples (Wayne) and Cathy Newby; god-children: Alvin Parker, Jr., Leslie Deloatch, II and Trenton Abernathy and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends who will miss her greatly.

Mildred Ann Newby

March 14, 1954 - October 9, 2018