Ann Gayden Newton Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ann Gayden Newton in Jackson, Mississippi, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 20, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Lea Gayden and John Keller Gayden. She is survived by: her children, William Gayden Newton and Lynn Newton; her grandchild Hallie Newton; her children, Georgia Stokes (Ann), Michael Stokes, Melissa Newton Crouch and George Newton Jr.; and her sister Irene Gayden Mangum.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. James Episcopal Church choir or Altar Guild, as well as The Mustard Seed in Jackson.