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Ernestine "Steine" Newkirk

September 1, 1934 ~ February 20, 2023 (age 88) 88 Years Old
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Ms. Ernestine “Steine” Newkirk, 88, of 393 Stringfield Rd., Willard, NC, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Ernestine was born September 01, 1934, in Sampson County, to the late Rosa Lee Highsmith Newkirk and Bero Rhodes Newkirk. In addition to her parents, Ernestine is preceded in death by four sisters: Pearl Newkirk; Eleanor N. Robinson; Virginia Lee N. Harris; Glendora Wright, and four brothers: James Cicero Newkirk; Larry Keith Newkirk; Ebbie Rhodes Newkirk; and Ben Newton. Ernestine spent most of her life in the farming industry.  

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Roseville Missionary Baptist Church, 2870 Wilmington Hwy, Willard, NC, with the Rev. Gregory Stringfield officiating. Interment to follow at the Newkirk Family Cemetery, Hwy 421, Willard, NC.

Ernestine leaves to cherish her memory one daughter: Angelina “Angie” Newkirk, Raleigh, NC, one grandson: Axtreyul “Trey” D. Newkirk, Raleigh, NC, her dedicated lifelong partner: Willis “Buck” Fennell, Harrells, NC, two sisters:  Eunice DeVane, Harrells, NC; Mary Carr, Willard, NC,  and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 1:00-5:00 PM, at Carter Funeral Home in Garland, NC.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

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Services

Visitation
Friday
February 24, 2023

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Carter Funeral Home
111 N. Ingold Ave.
Garland, NC 28441

Funeral Service
Saturday
February 25, 2023

2:00 PM
Roseville Missionary Baptist Church, Wilmington Hwy, NC

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
February 25, 2023

Newkirk Family Cemetery (NC)

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