1938
Victoria
2016
Victoria A. "Dolly" Newby-Smith
October 5, 1938 — May 31, 2016
NEWBY-SMITH, Victoria A. "Dolly"
Kalamazoo
Passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born October 5, 1938 in Allegan, MI to the late Virgil M. and Hilda (Bongee) Germain. Victoria was united in marriage to Joseph L. Newby who preceded her in death. She later married Bob Smith who also preceded her in death. Mom loved gardening, playing cards, spending time with friends but most important to her was being with her family. Her greatest joy came from being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and loved making special meals for those she loved. Victoria is survived by her children, Joseph M. (Dawn) Newby, Jeff M. (Leigh) Newby, Jon M. Newby and Nicole J. G. (Shane) Jones; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Virginia Marfia; and several nieces and nephews. Victoria was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Sonia, Marcia and Geri. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 6th from 12-2:00pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Entombment will follow the visitation at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Victoria's name may be directed to Holt International Adoption Agency.
**MEMORIALS**
Holt International Adoption Agency
P.O. Box 2880
Eugene, OR 97401
1-888-355-HOLT (4658)
http://www.holtinternational.org /
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Kalamazoo
Passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 77. She was born October 5, 1938 in Allegan, MI to the late Virgil M. and Hilda (Bongee) Germain. Victoria was united in marriage to Joseph L. Newby who preceded her in death. She later married Bob Smith who also preceded her in death. Mom loved gardening, playing cards, spending time with friends but most important to her was being with her family. Her greatest joy came from being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an amazing cook and loved making special meals for those she loved. Victoria is survived by her children, Joseph M. (Dawn) Newby, Jeff M. (Leigh) Newby, Jon M. Newby and Nicole J. G. (Shane) Jones; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Virginia Marfia; and several nieces and nephews. Victoria was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Sonia, Marcia and Geri. The family will greet friends on Monday, June 6th from 12-2:00pm at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. Entombment will follow the visitation at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Victoria's name may be directed to Holt International Adoption Agency.
**MEMORIALS**
Holt International Adoption Agency
P.O. Box 2880
Eugene, OR 97401
1-888-355-HOLT (4658)
http://www.holtinternational.org /
Visitation
JUN 6. 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
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