Lottie Jane Newman Courtney

Lottie Jane Newman Courtney, age 73, of Wynne, passed away Thursday morning, July 9, 2015. Lottie was known affectionately as Sissy, Mrs. Lottie and Lulu to the many who loved her and were blessed by knowing her. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on February 16, 1942, to Tye and Ida Newman. She is survived by two siblings, Clara (Bryan) Moery and C.E. “Jr.” (Lynne) Newman. Lottie married Tommy Courtney, her high school sweetheart, on June 14, 1959, who preceded her in death in 1992. They lived in Fair Oaks, Arkansas, before moving to Wynne in 1977. They had two children who survive, Kellye (Bill) Ramsey of Wynne and Buddy (Barbara) Courtney of Maumelle. She is also survived by four granddaughters who she proudly called “Sissy’s Girls;” Courtney (Nicholas) Hirons of Wynne, Kady (Tyler) Newton of North Little Rock, Claire (Brody) Eaton of Jonesboro and Nikki Courtney of Maumelle. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren who she called “my babies,” Hudson Tom Hirons and Finley Jane Hirons. Lottie is also survived by nieces Cara Kay (Larry) Copes and Julie (Preston) Sosebee and one nephew Pete (Kelly) Moery. Lottie graduated with honors from Wynne High School in 1959. She was a Wynne Yellowjacket cheerleader. After graduation she attended beauty school and worked at Ida’s Beauty Shop. She also worked for Glass Photography as a salesperson for many years. One of the joys in her life was the Cross County Hee Haw show where she played the part of Lulu. She loved to make people laugh with her jokes, dancing, and smile at the same time raising money for the Cancer Society. She was a very active member of Wynne Baptist Church where she loved working with children. She was a 1 year old Sunday School teacher and was still serving in this position. She was an Awana Cubbies leader and past board member of the Wynne Baptist WEE school. Yearly beach trips with her Sissy’s Girls were ones she planned and cherished year after year. Many memories with them were made and will be forever treasured. Visitation will be Saturday July 11, 2015, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Wynne Baptist Church in Wynne, Arkansas. Funeral will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorials be made to the Wynne Baptist WEE School, P.O. Box 874, Wynne, AR 72396.

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Lottie Jane Newman Courtney

February 16, 1942 - July 9, 2015