Mary Adella Hendricks Newton

Mary Adella Hendricks Newton, 82, of High Point, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026. She was the daughter of Daniel Jay and Elizabeth Ponder Hendricks of Archdale. She was born on June 13, 1943, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, William Thaddeus “Ghondie” Newton, who passed in 2022.

Mary is survived by her three children, Kelley Newton Coats and husband Bryan of Winston-Salem, Tracey Newton of High Point, and George Andrew Pyke Newton of Meadowview, VA. She was the grandmother of eight cherished grandchildren and one great grandchild, Sarah Austen Coats Smith and husband Jason, Hadley Coats Young and husband Kyle, Mason Coats, Kadyn Evans, Fallon Evans, Parker Newton, Carter Newton, Sidney Newton and Kemp Smith. She is also survived by her 3 siblings Lydia Hucks and husband Herman, Sara Clark and husband Joe, and Don Hendricks and wife Yuvonda; all of whom were the joy of her life.

Special thanks are extended to Vanessa Vernon and Melodee Mickey for their companionship, compassion and care.

Mary graduated from Allen Jay High School where she made lifelong friends she lovingly referred to as “the jaybird girls”. She then went on to college to pursue her passion for athletics and education. She played basketball at Guilford College and High Point College, where she earned her degree in Physical Education. Mary devoted her career to teaching and coaching, impacting countless students through her leadership, encouragement, and example both on and off the court.

She married the love of her life, William Thaddeus “Ghondie” Newton, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and service. Their 56-year marriage was marked by devotion, generosity, and deep love.

Basketball remained a lifelong passion for Mary. She proudly played in the Senior Olympic basketball league as a member of the Silver Spirits, embodying her competitive spirit and love for the game. Outside the gym, Mary found joy in working in her yard, savoring a hot cup of coffee, and preparing home-cooked meals to share around the family table. She loved snow skiing, time spent at the beach and the lake, peaceful days at the mountain house, and never turned down a slice of chocolate pound cake.

Mary leaves behind a legacy defined by service, selflessness, and generosity. Above all else, she loved Jesus Christ with her whole heart and lived her life in a way that reflected His love to everyone she encountered. Her faith was not only spoken but lived daily, leaving an enduring example for her family and all who knew her.

Mary Adella Hendricks Newton will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered, but we live in great joy knowing she is with our Savior. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 Noon at the J.C. Green & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 10301 N. NC Highway 109, Winston-Salem.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  A private burial will take place in Springfield Friends Meeting House Cemetery in High Point.  Online condolences may be sent to www.jcgreenandsons.com. 

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