Frieda Luella Fetzer Newton

The daughter of Robert E. and Arlene C. Fetzer, she was a direct descendent of the original German Salzburgers who colonized Ebenezer in 1734 on the banks of the Savannah River in South Georgia. She graduated from Marlow Consolidated High School and was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church where she remained an active member until a stroke in September 1996. Although unable to attend, she remained a contributing member of Zion until her death. Luella was predeceased by Melvin C. Newton, her parents and three brothers - R. Edward Fetzer, Jr., J. Richard Fetzer and Leo R. Fetzer (Shorty), her twin. Luella was married to Wilbur Mullen and they had one child, Harriet, before they divorced. Luella married Melvin C. Newton in 1951; and they were married 49 years. She worked in the accounts payable office for Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia, and then for Effingham County Hospital in Springfield, Georgia for many years until she retired in 1983. After Luella's stroke, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Harriet and Dwain Jackson, in Winder, Georgia until they retired in 2000. Then they moved to Byron, Wyoming. Although she was a long way from her Effingham County roots, she was truly amazed at the rugged beauty of her new home and was always happy to see the mountains surrounding the Big Horn Basin. Frequent visits to Yellowstone National Park were her delight. When it became necessary for her to move into Powell Valley Care Center, she quickly made new friends and enjoyed the many activities held at the facility as well as nice road trips. She was a joy to be around for the residents and staff, and she felt secure knowing nurses were always on duty. Luella is survived by her daughter, Harriet and Grandchildren: Mark and Alane Howell of Watkinsville, Georgia Gregory and Beth Howell of Hartwell, Georgia, Bengt and Angela Horsma of Alpharetta, Georgia, Brian and Nancy O'Neill of Powell, Wyoming, Howard and Jessica Keeley of Statesboro, Georgia. Luella is also survived by 13 Great Grandchilden: Ryan Howell, Chris Howell, Amber Howell, Hannah Howell, Charlotta Horsma, Emma Horsma, Nicholas Horsma, SarahJean O'Neill, JuliaKay O'Neill, Fielding Keeley, Mary Georgia Keeley, Lucy Keeley and Susan Keeley. She is also survived by 2 Great Great Grandchildren: Rebekah and Luke Howell. She is also survived by a step-son, Walter A. and Connie Newton and his family, plus the children and grandchild of step-daughter, Marcy Newton Windham and Harvey, now deceased. A memorial service will be held at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell, Wyoming on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 6 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in the Educational Building on Friday, November 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. with a graveside to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may to be made in memory of Mrs. Luella to Zion Lutheran Church, 121 Noel C. Conaway Road, Guyton, Georgia 31312. Riggs Funeral Home Guyton, Georgia