Ida Lue Holtsclaw Newby

October 9, 1932 - September 12, 2020

Ida Lue Newby, age 87, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was a wonderful Mom, Nanny to many, Aunt, Sister, Daughter. Ida was born in Tennessee, but she resided in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born October 9, 1932, to the late Frank and Genevieve Brewer Holtsclaw in Carter County. She was a lifetime bookkeeper. She retired from Publix after 13 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph H. Newby; two sisters, Naomi Holtsclaw Hembree and Ruth Marie and a brother, L.D. Holtsclaw. She is survived by two sons, David R. Newby and Patrick J. Stephens of Zephyrhills, Fla., who cared for her in her later years and two daughters, Jackie L. Manescala of Tampa, Fla. and Christa J. Huntley of Zephyrhills, Fla.; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew and countless extended family and friends. Those who knew Ida, were greeted with a smile that was contagious and she always welcomed everyone into her home, offering them the best tasting food. She will be forever missed. We love you Mom/Nanny! A service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Tetrick Funeral Home (Rhododendron Chapel), 8460 Highway 19 East, Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Tuesday. Interment will follow the service at Holtsclaw Family Cemetery in Sugar Hollow, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter County is mandating that all citizens who live in or the county wear masks. In keeping in accordance with this mandate, all visitors to the funeral service/ graveside service are required to wear a mask and /or facial covering. Also, social distancing recommendations must be observed.