Jane Newkirk

Jane Newkirk, age 84 of Sulphur Springs, Texas passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sulphur Springs, Texas on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

Jane Faerol Newkirk was born on February 3, 1941 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Truman and Vivian (Scott) Gulledge. She married James Newkirk in Sulphur Springs, Texas on May 31, 1960. Jane enjoyed sewing, and music, and could play many instruments. She loved raising chickens and had a smile that could light up a room. Jane played the piano and organ at many local churches as well as Forest Academy and in doing so met and became friends with people in the community. Jane enjoyed the “homemaker life” tremendously which included gardening, canning her vegetables, and caring for her many animals. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

Jane Newkirk is survived by her daughter, Erica Vaughn of Waianae, Hawaii; son, Walter Newkirk of Sulphur Springs, Texas; 8 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Vivian Gulledge; husband, James Newkirk; daughters, Juanza George, Cheryl Morris, and Stacey Howk; grandson, John Allen Morris; and brother Thomas Gulledge.