Mrs. Glenda Jean Newcome, age 68 of Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 30, 1954, in Knoxville. She worked her entire life as an LPN, working under many doctors around Rockwood and Roane County. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church and had recently attended Westel Baptist Church since she had been sick. She loved the beach and working with her flowers. She is preceded in death by her father: Alvin “Runt” McCarroll. She is survived by:
Husband of 48 years: Arnold Newcome
Sons: Jeremey Newcome, Sam Newcome
Grandchildren: Cole Newcome, Gabe Newcome, Emma Newcome, Mabry Newcome, Kimberlyn Cash, and Chesney Cash
Mother: Betty McCarroll
Sisters: Kim Jackson, Robbie Mee
Several nieces and nephews
Special friend: Cindy Phillips
Brother-in-law: Larry Newcome
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 pm ET at the Westel Baptist Church in the Westel community of Rockwood, TN. Funeral service will follow at 4:00 with Rev. Hascue Carter officiating. A meal will be served following the services. Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held at a later date. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Mrs. Glena Jean McCarroll Newcome