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MAE FRANCES NEWTON-AUSTIN

August 15, 1943 - May 06, 2025

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Obituary For MAE FRANCES NEWTON-AUSTIN

Service

Saturday, May 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Powerhouse Church of God in Christ

403 N Broadway Street

Wichita Falls, TX 76306

Supt. Ted Thompson, Pastor

Rev. Allen Smith, Officiant

Visitation

Friday, May 16, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Wells Chapel

811 Woods Street

Burial

Lakeview Cemetery

Mae Austin’s Legacy

Mae Frances Newton-Austin, 81 entered into heavenly rest on Tuesday May 6, 2025 in Forney, TX surrounded by her precious loved ones. She was born on August 15, 1943 in Honey Grove, TX to the late Chester Mae Burleson and Simmie A. Newton. She met and later married Albert Lee Austin Sr. in 1968. Mae was a member of Nehemiah Bible Based Church in Wichita Falls, TX. She worked and retired from Wichita State Hospital after twenty-five years of service. After retirement she was employed at Early Head Start where she loved working with children.

She is survived by five children Donald Newton (Angelia) of Wichita Falls,TX, Tracy Newton of Wichita Falls,TX, Jackie Newton of Forney, TX, Albert Austin Jr. (Diana) of Wichita Falls, TX and Ronald Austin of Wichita Falls, TX; only living brother, Bob Perry of Wichita Falls,TX; twenty-nine grandchildren along with a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

Mae was preceded in death by her son, Terrance Newton; sister,Betty Burleson, and her parents.

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Condolences

  • May 17, 2025

    Loretta Davis Guilford

  • May 15, 2025

    Chyvonne Myles

    My heart goes out to the family. Mae was such a beautiful soul — inside and out. I feel truly blessed to have known her. Rest peacefully, Queen.

  • May 15, 2025

    Rev. Bobby Wade

    To the Newton-Austin family my deepest condolences in the passing of a beautiful angel.Mae was always a surrogate mother to many of us. She will forever be remembered for her acts of kindness." Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

  • May 14, 2025

    Kevin L White

    My condolences to the family. May your queen rest in peace.

  • May 13, 2025

    Melissa Gilbert

    I offer my deepest sympathy to Ms. Mae's family and friends. She was a wonderful woman, and I enjoyed every minute of working with her at EHS. May God be with you all during this time of sorrow. I love you, Ms.Mae

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