Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. from New Hope Baptist Church. Pastor Roderick Davison will be the eulogist. Visitation will be on Friday evening, February 6th at Taylor Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church beginning at 12 Noon until time of service. Place of rest will be in the East Dickson Cemetery.
Grace Alice Sanders Newman known by family and friends as “Gracie” a most beloved citizen of Dickson, TN died suddenly and unexpected January 27, 2026, at Tri-Star Medical Center, Grace was 60 years of age.
Gracie Alice Newman was born on July 11, 1965, to her loving mother, Shirley Ray Sanders who preceded her in death on March 14th, 2011. Gracie passed away on January 27, 2026, at Tristar Medical Center from a short illness.
Gracie came to know Christ as a young woman and was a lifetime member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she served as the church clerk for 13 years and then joined the janitorial staff of the church for the remaining 15 years.
Gracie graduated from Dickson County High School class of 1983, where she played basketball for the Lady Cougars.
She worked at Walmart from 1994-2026, `ending her career as an Assistant Manager. There she was known for bringing lots of laughter and smiles, and handing candy to all the younger customers that entered the store. She loved being a part of the team and making others feel appreciated and seen in their daily work.
Gracie is survived by her loving husband, Michael, her two children: Simona and Lucas Ashley (Aujel), her brother Kenneth (Mary), and Stepson Michael Murphy, her uncle Frank Leslie Sanders, Jr. and Aunt Anne Hall. She was raised with seven cousins under the loving care and guidance of Shirley. Three of whom have preceded her in death: Ulyanda Corlew, Diane Pollard, and Anthony Pollard.
The remaining family members are: Nilda Spicer (Dickson, TN), Finley (Cynitha) Pollard (Spartanburg, SC), Carolyn Pollard (Nashville, TN),Bonita (Nick) Watson (Murfreesboro, TN) Michelle ( Mackey) Long ( Nashville, TN), Leroy Hardy , Lenora Newman, George Newman, Curly Newman ( Marie), Deborah Newman( Harold), Richard Newman (Felicia), Tommy Newman, and Christopher Newman all of Little Rock, Arkansas. Along with numerous nieces and nephews and “adopted children”.
Gracie’s numerous sacrifices will go unknown by the vast majority. We will only be aware of her contagious smile and hard work. She was a true original, a blessing, a loving mother and spouse, devoted friend, loving aunt, caregiver, and adopted mother to so many in the community, and a true woman of God.
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I’m so sorry 😢 she was always a light to see at Walmart and a great person always smiling and laughing helping . My condolences and prayers 🙏
We always spoke and smiled to one another at Wal-Mart. She was the nicest lady. I will definitely miss seeing her there.
We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Gracie. Wonderful family.
We had so much fun back in the day at FROGGY 94.5. The girls would always pop in after school until their grandmother picked them up. She was such a proud Mom and a beautiful person. She had undying love for her husband Michael and family. May God rest your sweet soul.
I will miss Gracie so much at Walmart. Her smiling Face lit up the store. I already miss her so much. She would always help everybody in what ever we need help with. And man she could make you laugh in the hard times as well. Gracie, I love you and see you on the other side.
Our condolences and prayers to the family. Praying for God’s continued comfort, strength, and peace for now and the days to come.
I am so very sorry you are going through this terrible loss. I am lifting you up in prayer and I am here if you need someone to talk to. The Lord is with you ALWAYS. He will give you strength.
Our condolence and prayer to family and friends
Just like her mother, she had the biggest heart of anyone!
I will miss her smile and her heart!
Prayers for the family! I love you all!
Gracie was a friend to everyone she met. Such a good woman. She will be missed.
Our sincerest condolences to the entire family!! We have y’all in our thoughts and prayers!
With love,
Randle, Rennie, Mackenzie, and Madison
So sorry for Dickson’s loss. Known her for so long
My condolences to the entire family
Praying for the family… Gracie was such a precious person.
Our deepest sympathies for the family. Mike, y’all are in Bobby and my prayers.
My heart is absolutely broken 😢💔🙏🏼
Prayers for her family. She always had a smile for you. So sweet . Will miss her smile at Walmart..God Bless her family .
Brenda Myatt Parchment
To the family of your beloved wife, mother, family and friends. I am praying for you all during this difficult time. My deepest condolences 💐.
our thoughts and prayers to my family truly will be missed sending love to you All from the mays family
We coached together in AAU girls. She had a strong connections to girls. Cannot believe she is gone. What a wonderful soul. Prayers for family.
Sending my sincere deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs Gracie, she always had a good spirit about her she would always interact with my granddaughter’s when we would shop at Walmart, she will be greatly missed
Mike, Ashley, and Simone, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom and wife. She was such a sweet spirit, hard worker and kind soul. She dearly loved her family! I know this is a difficult time. Prayers for your family.
Heartfelt Condolences and prayers for the family for the loss of Gracie, she will be truly missed by many, such a golden smile.
Michael, Simona, Ashley, sending prayers, strength, heartfelt 🙏 condolences to you all. Gracies laughter her beautiful smile will be missed by all. It’s hard to fathom God has called her home so soon. Gone too soon for us.😪💔
Everyone loved Gracie, what a beautiful lady and beautiful smile.
Gracie, was a wife, mother, asset to her community. She was more than a sister-in-law to me; she was a kind, loving, generous friend to me and All her family members. I gave her hugs when our paths crossed, told her I loved her and will always love her. Our family will not ever be the same without her beautiful spirit and presence. My deepest condolences.
This truly hits home in so many ways She was a Great friend and person to know always so sweet, so well known and love by everyone a fellow Sista 💖 will definitely be missed and will definitely be a hold in everyone’s Life you came in contact with.Queen no more suffering for you dance on that sky….prayers to her family…..
I will miss and love my dear friend/client. This hurts so much. She was such a beautiful light that shined all the time. My prayers are with the family and friends at this time 🙏🏽
Gracie was a child of God’s light. That big beautiful smile of her’s would fill your heart with warm grace. We worked together many years ago at Kroger, I always loved it when we worked the same shift it would go by so fast with that since of humor of her’s. We always spoke when I would go into Wal-Mart she never forgot you no matter how many years went by. Heartfelt condolences and God’s Love and Grace be with the family during this time of loss. Smile on my friend.
Family so sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful soul and God gained another angel.
Sincere condolences to my Newman family..Gracie was a beautiful woman inside and out ..love and prayers
from The little rock arkansas west end community
Gracie was always a kind soul to me at Walmart, even when others weren’t. Of all the people from my time there, she is one I will miss the most. The only bright side is that she got to go to Heaven sooner than the rest of us.
Worked with Gracie at Kroger when she was just a kid. And have enjoyed seeing her at Walmart over the years and at one of the Mexican restaurants on occasion. Will miss that big smile she always had. Prayers to all the family 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️
Sending love and prayers. Gracie was a wonderful lady and I was privileged to know and work with her.
I will miss seeing her sweet face, she was always there greeting you whenever you saw her, she was one of my favorite people, sorry for your my brother.
So sorry to hear about Gracie. She always had such a beautiful smile everytime I saw here.She will be greater missed by all that loved and knew her. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Gracie was a nice lady with an infectious smile. She will be missed by so many hearts that knew her. Prayers for the family, co-workers, and friends that she made while on earth. May God give comfort for the broken hearted.
Gracie was so sweet , always smiling! She always spoke and helped me at Walmart! Not gonna be the same without seeing her there! Prayers for her family and friends 🙏
May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Gracie was special in so many ways. Lovely kindhearted . Her name suited her so well for Grace showed. Graceful in her style and Love for others. Will be missed but not forgotten. Praying for the family.
Prayers for the family and friends I’m sorry for your loss May God send forth his strength and peace to comfort you in this most difficult time!
God blessed us with your prescence. You will be greatly missed. Now you are blessed to be with our Heavenly Father. Prayers for comfort for the family and friends.
Gracie was a shining light and a delight to be around. Her smile lit up the space she was in. She and I worked together at Walmart and i remember her smiling face, hard work, and helpful nature. Heaven is celebrating her homecoming.
I looked up to Gracie, hard worker never missed a day, not one to stand around always pushing forward. I loved her, always there to make your day go great. Can’t believe she is gone I know she’s not missing a day in Heaven looking down on her co- workers so keep it going guys! You can rest now my lady.
My sincere condolences to Gracie’s family. She will be missed by so many, including myself. May she RIP. 🙏💔
Gracie had a heart of gold, she always had a beautiful smile, loving soul and a kindness everyone loved. Gracie will truly be miss, may God give you the strength to endure.
My prayers to the family and friends of Gracie. Her strength as a strong women helped me stay strong. She was the best mentor and teacher of being positive, smiling and her soul is filled with pure love for everyone she comes across. My grown sons love to see her as they did when they were younger. Gracie we will one day have lunch together again as we did.
May God’s peace be with you all doing your time of bereavement. She was one of the best person that I ever met. She will be missed
Gracie was one of a kind! Never met a stranger! She always made you feel valued . Her family were like relatives to us. Always had that big smile and loved to laugh! We could talk for hours and never get tired. Not to mention back in the day she could ball with the best of of them with our Lady Cougars. Our condolences go out to the family during this difficult time. Truly she will be missed by us all.
You will be missed so sorry for your Family and especially your loving Husband your friend always Scotty
Miss Gracie was an absolute delight every time we saw her at the store. She will be missed.