Grace C. Newman, 96, of Allentown, died Dec. 23, 2019, in her residence at Country Meadows Retirement Community.

She was the wife of the late Edman J. Newman.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane (McFarland) Chilton.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from West Chester University in 1944 and a Master of Education degree from Temple University in 1948.

An elementary school teacher for more than 30 years, she was an active member of the NEA and PSEA.

A member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Trexlertown, she was an avid reader, bird lover and traveler who spent summers in Canada and winters in Florida.

Her survivors include a son, Jeffry L. and wife, Lisa, of Mountain Rest, S.C.; daughters Faith E. Binns and husband, Everitt of Allentown, Laurie N. Mankos and husband, Douglas, of Slatington; sister Edith C. Buckley of Las Vegas Nev.; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Kelly Ann Ring; brother William, and sisters Ruth Allen and Florence Coyne.

Contributions may be made to the church, P.O. Box 368, 6667 L. Macungie Road, Trexlertown, PA 18087.

Arrangements made by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., Allentown.