Essie Mae Newsom (aka “The Mighty”, aka “Bennie Jean”) passed away on September 1, 2020 at the age of 79 in the comforts of her own home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Banks, Arkansas to Van D and Vernese Hampton and dedicated her life to raising and providing for her four sons (Troy, LaDel, Gerald and Victor). She is a retiree of the Briggs and Stratton Corporation. In 2014, she relocated from Milwaukee, WI to Mansfield, TX. Her greatest pleasure was received when spending time with her family and friends. She always kept the family connected and whenever we needed to know the phone number, birthday, or address of another family member, we knew that “The Mighty” would not let us down. After a few minutes of looking in her flip open, A to Z address book, she would quickly provide us with the information. Essie is survived by her husband, four children, her sister Olivia and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She has touched many lives and will truly be missed.
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To the Newsom family and family my sincere condolences 😢💔
I got a chance to meet Miss Essie a couple years ago , when G was in Texas but before then I had talk to her on the phone for a while nice lady I’m going to miss her we went shopping at JCPenney I’m a see if I can find a picture …May the Family STAY Together!!
Much Luv
RWG mama Newsom it was a pleasure & honor to know you
My condolences to the Newsom family. Annabelle Valdez
Heaven got another angel she was a wonderful and beautiful lady who been there for her kids and her grandkids she would be missed .
Love you Auntie you were a strong woman 💗❤️❤️may God bless your son’s and grandkids
Love you Auntie! Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
Love to Olivia and the four boys Bennie and I go back a long ways we are first cousin our mothers was sisters Bennie connected our family back together after so many years. Love to the family Ernestine and mate
Nate
Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences.