Jill Newman

Jill was born in Phoenix, Arizona but grew up in Molene, Illinois. She was the second oldest of six sisters. She was an identical twin, and her two youngest siblings were also identical twins. After high school, Jill attended Augustana College. She married Edwin Newman in 1958 and they had two children, Randy and Michael.

Jill was a sunny, friendly, and optimistic person who had many friends. She adored her family and had an encyclopedic knowledge of their lives and achievements. She believed in service to her community and was active in many organizations such as the Jewish Federation of Charlotte, Hadassah, Jewish Family Services, The Charlotte JCC, and The Mint Museum. She held leadership roles in several of the above. She also enjoyed the theater and travel. Jill and her husband Ed were fortunate enough to travel extensively throughout the world during their 65- year marriage. Whether they traveled alone or with friends, they returned home with wonderful stories and photo-album full of memories.

Jill is survived by her husband Ed, her children Randy (Susan), Michael (Jennifer) and her six grandchildren Noah (Noam Gal), Catherine, Kyle, Sydnie, Tori, and Reece. She is also survived by her siblings Jackie, Liz, and Diane.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 6 at 12 noon at Temple Beth El in Charlotte followed by a burial ceremony at the Hebrew Cemetery in Charlotte. Shiva will be held on Saturday June 8 at 6:30 pm at Temple Beth El and on Sunday June 9 at the Cypress of Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Charlotte Jewish Federation and the Parkinson's Foundation.

Condolences may be offered at www.McEwenPineveilleChapel.com.