Jeanette Simon Newsome Obituary (1959 - 2017)

Jeanette Simon Newsome, 58, passed away October 23, 2017 at Bay Area Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Jeanette was born in Galveston, Texas to Rester and Lillian Sowell. She graduated from LaMarque High in 1977. On March 10, 1979, she married her high school sweetheart, Ira Simon, Jr. To this union, two children were born Marcus Delray Simon and Khadija Monique Simon. After graduating from high school, she was employed by Johnson Space Center as an administrative assistant. She joined IBM in the late 80's and received her Computer Science Certificate in Aerospace Industry. She also worked for BMC Software. She continued her education at College of the Mainland in Texas City, Texas and received an Associate Degree in Computer Programming. Ms. Jeanette had a love for travelling. She spent much of her free time travelling and exploring the world. Her passion for traveling lead her to open Jeanette's Touche Cruises and Travel Agency, in which she afforded others the experiences of traveling that she so much loved. Ms. Jeanette was introduced to Christ at an early age. She was a devoted member of Bible Way Fellowship Baptist Church where she served on several ministries. She always greeted you with her beautiful smile. Ms. Jeanette was energetic and strong, a hard worker. She is clothed with strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise and she gives instructions with kindness. Her children stand and bless her, "There are many virtuous and capable women in the world but you surpass them all." She is preceeded in death by her beloved husband, Ira Simon, Jr.; father Rester Sowell, Sr.; mother-in-law, Joyce Mary Simon; father in-law, Ira Simon, Sr.; brothers, Rester Sowell, Jr. and Phillip Sowell. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories by her son, Marcus Delray Simon; daughter, Khadija Monique Simon; mother, Lillian Sowell; sisters, Johnnie B Morris (Walter), Rozelia Figaro and Carolyn Sowell-Francis (Dwayne); brother, Preston Sowell; adorable grandsons, Miles Ira Simon and Kingston Chance Steptoe; sister-in-law, JoAnn Simon; brothers-in-law, David Simon (Kimberly) and Dean Simon, and an abundance of friends and family members. Plus, her beloved dogs Douda and Dabble. The funeral services will be held Monday, October 30th at 11 am at Bible Way Fellowship Baptist Church, 10120 Hartsook St. Houston, Texas 77034 with interment at Forest Park East Cemetery. The viewing will be held prior to the services at 10 - 11 am to the time of service.