Lillian Newton passed away on January 27, 2021 at Hospice of Dayton due to the Covid Virus. Lillian was born in Berea, Kentucky on June 10, 1937. Her family moved to Dayton in 1941. She went to Edison Grade School and Roosevelt High School. She was the Commencement Speaker of her graduating class in 1955.

Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband James Newton Sr. in 2000, her father John Cox, her mother Edna Cox Horner, her sister Peggy Pillion, her brother Tony Cox and her nephew Tony Taylor.

She is survived by her son James Newton Jr. and daughter-in-law Rita Newton. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Judi Riepenhoff and brother-in-law, Vernon Newton, Jr. Lillian is survived by nieces Val Pillion (John Champa), Kimberly Newton, Dena (Tom) Pierre, nephews Bruce (Alice) Pillion, Mike (Dee) Pillion, Tim (Hermetta) Pillion, Woody (Dawn) Taylor and specials friends Clayton and Arlene Fields.

Lillian loved people. She was vice-president for the Moraine Senior Citizens for 14 years. She volunteered throughout the years for her hometown, Moraine Ohio. She was a member of the Miamisburg Starving Artist Club and Show for 25 years.

Private viewing and service for family only will be Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home North Dayton Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road. Private burial at Evergreen Cemetery following the service. Due to the Covid virus, masks and social distancing will be required.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Dayton.