Billie Roberta "Bert" Newnham

Roberta (Bert) Newnham was born on January 2, 1925 in Vincennes, Indiana. She passed away December 20; two weeks shy of her 95th birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents Lowell and Mabel Newlin, her husband Morris Newnham and her son-in-law Al Oliver.

Bert graduated from Rice University. She was Vice President of her class, a member of the O.W.L.S Literary Society and was selected one of the top ten beauties. She went on to receive her teaching certificate from the University of Houston. Bert taught dancing at her studios in Ranger and Breckenridge and she and Morris owned Ranger Frozen Foods. She was a member of the Methodist Church of Ranger, 47 Club and was an active bridge player. She was a lifelong Democrat who hosted a voting precinct in her home at Lake Leon for over 20 years. Bert really enjoyed traveling with family and friends.

Bert will be deeply missed by her son Ray Newnham and daughter Nancy Oliver; grandsons Cash McElroy and wife Joy, Matt Newnham and wife Carri; granddaughters Shelby Wade and husband Greg, Allison Haertling and husband Peter; nine great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jackson, Mackenzie, Ryan, Amelia, Beau, Cash, Vivienne and Georgia.

Mrs. Newnham will be remembered and celebrated on Monday, December 30th at 2:30 PM in Ranger, Texas at Edwards Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery.