Willie Mae Irby (Reese)

Ms. Willie Mae Newton Irby (Reese) of Halifax passed away Friday, February 19. She was born in Halifax County on May 18, 1933 and was 82 years old.   She was the daughter of the late Archie Newton and the late Hester Martin Newton.     She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.   Ms. Willie Mae Newton Irby (Reese) is survived by: One Son Duane L. Irby and wife Claudia Susan Two Daughters Karen I. Jackson and husband Dean Marcia I. Holt Two Sisters Peggy Ragans and husband Mac Linda “Tootie” Cole Four Grandchildren Duane L .Irby, Jr. David Holt Meagan March Three Great Grandchildren Shane. Sydney and Shaelynn Very Special Friend Lucille Reaves   ***Preceded in death by*** Her Parents Archie and Hester Martin Newton Six Brothers Emmitt Newton, James Newton, Wesley Newton, Warren Newton, Pete Newton and infant, Edward Newton One Sister Mildred Newton   The family will receive family and friends Saturday, February 27, 2016 from 2:00  until 4:00 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home.   In Lieu of flowers please consider St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org .