Karen L. Day-Newton

Karen L. Day-Newton, age 62 of Maryville, formerly of Atlanta and Memphis, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016. She was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College and graduated from Georgia State University. She worked many years in medical research and sleep labs, at Emory University, and at the V.A. Medical Center in Memphis. Karen was a people lover and a dog lover, and for the last few years, she has served in home health services and frequent dog sitting. She was always in the helping professions, and people gravitated toward her when they needed a caring hand. In recent years, she overcame many obstacles in life and personal health, and happily emerged with a new joy and love for family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen C. Day, Jr. and Louise Poole Day. Survivors include her two sons, whom she loved so much, Sean Newton of Atlanta, and Zach Newton of Knoxville; former husband, Rev. Billy Newton; sister, Dianne Day Dumich and brother-in-law, Nick Dumich; nieces, Amanda, Allison and Ashley; and nephew, Allen. Among her close friends are Melissa Burkholder and Angie Hylton. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville on Sunday, December 4, at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Steve Musick. Memorial donations may be made to Karen's church or to Steps House in Knoxville (http://www.steps-house.com).