Merry Marjorie Newell
December 15, 1925 ~ July 25, 2023
Merry Marjorie McGee Newell, 97, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born on December 15, 1925, in New Madrid County, Missouri, the daughter of William Chester and Leota Mae (Conard) McGee.
A 1943 graduate of Risco High School, Merry received both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Lincoln University.
She was united in marriage on May 26, 1945, at the First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Pinkney Janiory Newell, Jr. who preceded her in death on September 8, 2022.
Merry was a Jefferson City Public Schools teacher at Belair Elementary for fourteen years, retiring in May 1984. Previously, she was a secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Risco, Missouri.
She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Letter writing was a passion for Merry. She also enjoyed reading and attending the Healthplex.
Survivors include three children, Merry Judith Wylie, Jefferson City; Pinkney William (Michele) Newell, Kansas City; and John Keith (Debbie) Newell, Las Vegas; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pinkney, two sisters, and five brothers.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2023, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City with Rev. Jeanie McGowan officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of Jefferson City or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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One of my all time favorite elementary school teachers!! What an awesome lady!!
Stephanie Braswell & family. has purchased Blossoming Heart for Merry Newell
Jonathan & Farnaz & Ava has purchased Very Loved for Merry Newell
Aunt Marge always made us feel special. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with Marge, PJ, Judy, Pinky and especially Cousin John.
Aunt Marge’s writing skills & tales recollected over many generations were priceless.
So many memories, cards and letters to treasure. I will miss our phone calls. I love being her namesake!!
Love to Judy, Pink, John and grands.
Loved the time we shared! Heaven gained a beautiful angel inside and out!
Mrs. Newell was definitely one of my favorite teachers! My brothers and I always mention her when we reminisce about our elementary years. What a sweet heart she was; she called to talk to me after Dad passed away. I will miss seeing her at Primrose when I stop in to see Mom. She always knew me immediately and called me by my full name. I hold many memories of her in my heart. Well done, good and faithful servant.
Sorry for your loss. Merry was my teacher at Belair school. I remember her well. God bless her family, may she rest in peace.