Barbara McGinnis Newman, 89, passed away on December 3, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1933. She is the daughter of the late John N. McGinnis, Jr. and Eva Sam White.

Barbara loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending her time with them.  She was devoted Christian of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed shopping, going to the lake, rafting, and jet skiing.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Newman, Sr.; daughter, Carol Michelle Wehunt, and her brother, Johnny McGinnis. She is survived by her children, Claudia (Darren) Buran of Temple and Jay (Janet) Newman, Jr. of Whitesburg; three grandchildren, Jessica (Scott) Howard of Ellijay, Kelly (Trent) Jones of Villa Rica, Katie (Will) Anderson, Abbey Wehunt, and Cody (Lauren) McNair of Dallas; six great grandchildren, Drew Allen, Lindsey Howard, Addie Grace Howard, Halle Austin McNair, Jaylon Jones, Ember Anderson, and Grant Jones; nephew, John (Laurie) McGinnis of Jacksonville, Florida.

There will be a graveside service at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 12: 00 PM.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.jones-wynn.com Jones-Wynn Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Villa Rica is in charge of the arrangements. 770-459-3694