Kathryn Joanne Newsome age 86, of Dade City, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Kathryn was a native of Dade City, born on October 10, 1933, to Joe and Eula Lee Hunnicutt. Upon her 1951 graduation from Pasco High School, she went to work at Pasco Packing. Kathryn met John Newsome at a skating rink and they were married in 1954. They celebrated their 65th Anniversary earlier this year. She became the Co-Owner of Dade City Hardware in 1962 when they purchased the store that John had been working at for several years.

Kathryn was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and "Mama New" to her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dade City. She enjoyed square dancing, reading, crossword puzzles, cards, Scrabble and was a huge Florida State University fan!

Family includes husband: John Newsome, Son: John Newsome, Jr. (deceased), Daughters: Jill Newsome Evans, Jo Anne (Jim) Endress, Julie (Rob) Altenbach, Grandchildren: Whitney (Jacob) Deason, Weston Ward, William Ward, Joseph (Angie) Endress, Jamie Endress (deceased), Josh (Allie) Altenbach, Noah Altenbach, Kara Altenbach, Great Grandchildren: Delaney & Declyn Deason, Aubrey & Jonathan Endress, Brother: J.W. (Gloria) Hunnicutt

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 2nd at Hodges Family Funeral Home 301 Chapel. The Burial and Reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gulfside Hospice online https://www.gulfside.org/make-a-gift.html or mailed to 2061 Collier Parkway, Land OLakes, FL 34639.

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