Alice Long Newby

Alice Long Newby, age 79, of South Boston, VA, passed away on Saturday, May 25th, 2024. She was born on February 7th, 1945, to the late James G. Long and Pocahontas Hines Long.

Alice was a dedicated employee at Nestle for many years before retiring to spend time with her family. She was a loving mother to her son, Allen W. Newby, daughter Tammy N. Dunn (Ollie), and stepson Clifton Bennie Newby Jr. “Butch” . She adored her grandchildren, Ollie Dunn III “Trey”, James “Tyler” Dunn (Katie), Alayna Jade Newby, Tommy Taylor (Danielle), Allison Craig, and Stacia Cook, as well as her great-grandchildren, Brantley J. Dunn, Ridge C. Dunn, Olivia Kate Dunn, McKenzie Hauser, Mason Cook, Kamden Cook and Rylee Cook, bonus granddaughter, Leah Neathery, and grand dog, Winston.

In addition to her immediate family, Alice is survived by her sister, Shirley L. Morcom and brother James T. Long. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clifton Bennie Newby, Sr., and her sisters Mary L. Francis and Sarah L. Ashworth.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Brooks-Lyon Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place at 3 PM on Wednesday, May 29th at Arbor Baptist Church, with burial following in the Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend Larry Davis will officiate the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arbor Baptist Church in memory of Alice. Arrangements are being handled by Brooks-Lyon Funeral Home. Alice will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.