Brenda Newsom

Brenda Joy Newsom, 61, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Farmington, New Mexico . Private family services will be at later date. Mrs. Newsom was born November 4, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas the daughter of Chuck and June Howell. She graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock, Tex., in 1971. She attended L.I.F.E. Bible College in Los Angeles, Calif., for one year. Brenda worked in Farmington N.M., Laughlin, Nev., Bullhead City, Ariz., and in Florida, in the hotel and motel industry for her entire career. She returned as a full time Farmington, N.M. resident in about 1997. Brenda was a creative gift giver and crafter. She was a thoughtful family member and never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She is survived by her parents: Chuck and June Howell, her brother, Dwayne Howell (Cheryl) all of Durango, numerous nephews and nieces, and a close friend and companion, Gary Patton of Farmington.