Our Loving Mother Mary "Voncile" (Newton) Hall went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2021.

After her valiant 5 year fight against the ravages of advancing dementia, she passed peacefully surrounded by her family. Her last day on earth was filled with hugs, kisses, visits, and messages of love and support from her family and close friends.

Voncile came into this world on April 19, 1931 in Century, FL. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. Donald Newton and Mrs. Mae Bell (Garrett) Newton.

She was always hard working and industrious. She was adored by her brothers and sisters and was always a positive role model for them. She held many jobs during her Teen years in the 1940s - working at various legendary Downtown Pensacola businesses like J.J. Newberry's and L.B. Price. Customers always loved the window displays Mom created at Newberry's.

She met the love of her life in 1951. Navy Cadet John Ervin Hall, Jr. was in Pensacola for his Navy flight training at that time. One Springtime Sunday, his friend and fellow Cadet Woody Cecil invited him to St. Mark Methodist Church. Dad asked 'Woody - why would I want to do that? I'm not Methodist.' Woody's reply was that St. Mark had the prettiest girls in Pensacola!

So - Dad went with Woody that Sunday - met Voncile and was immediately smitten by her beautiful aura and magnetism. They were married that same year on August 31st at St. Mark and were married 69 years until Dad's passing one year ago this month. Mom dedicated her entire married life to the quest of happiness and balance in their marriage.

In the 1980's she embarked on a new career journey when she joined Joe Oldmixon's team at the Office of the Escambia County Supervisor of Elections. She was ultimately promoted to the role of Deputy Supervisor of Elections. She absolutely cherished her two decades there and her radiance and helpfulness was enjoyed by all she came in contact with. She also worked with her Best Friend Forever Joan King. They were like two peas in a pod. Joan and Mom just loved spending time together over the years at work and in their personal time.

Her altruism was her most incredible and memorable quality. It showed every single day of her life. Even while being ravaged by dementia in her last year, she somehow had 'a sixth sense' to know if someone was feeling troubled - either emotionally or physically. She would acknowledge that and try to comfort them and say that she hoped they would feel better.

Mom was always super organized and an amazing planner - whether it be work, family events, or vacation travel. She had the magic touch for everything she was involved with.

Family travel was always a highlight for Voncile and she could never contain her enthusiasm to be able to see and experience new places. She traveled with Dad to New York and other favorite places when he was an Executive at American National Bank during the time they were living in Mobile, AL. Beginning in the late 1950s, the Western USA became an annual summer family travel staple - visiting Dad's mom Marie and step-father, George in Utah and enjoying so many National Treasures - from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone to Yosemite to the Space Needle at the Seattle World's Fair.

In the mid-80's she traveled to Europe with Kevin and Angie and in the early 90's she would travel solo to visit them for almost a month while they were living there. So many countries, so little time she would say. She loved having those stamps in her Passport.

Upon Kevin's and Angie's return from Europe, she would travel with Dad to see them in Delray Beach for her B&B fix - Bloomingdales and The Breakers. They even flew down for a Christmas same-day round trip to see them. Mom remarked after that trip that she then understood what the meaning of being a 'Jet Setter' was - in jest, of course.

She really loved frequently traveling to Texas with Dad to see Derek and Kari and their daughters Ali and Mackenzie, first in Dallas and subsequently in Austin. On those trips, they would do the 'Texas Two Step' and enjoy visits with Tamara and Carl and their four children - David, John Paul, Joel, and Grace in Flower Mound, TX. Mom would always visit bearing gifts for the grandchildren - a token of her unconditional love and affection. Mom absolutely loved her Mexican cuisine and always said that Texas had the best ever.

Mom's first grandchild Talia (Derek's daughter) and her husband Ryan and their children would visit Mom and Dad on many Holidays and special occasions. They would travel down from their home in the Atlanta area.

Whether in Texas, Georgia, or at home in Pensacola - Mom was so full of joy when she was with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She relished visiting her sister Donnie in Santa Barbara, CA and later in the Bay Area. They would have girls' trips to favorite places like Carmel and San Francisco. The Iconic Gump's was her favorite Department store ever and they would spend delightful days in the City and travel back to San Jose on the last BART train out on those same nights.

Voncile is preceded in her heavenly journey by her parents and her husband.

She is survived by her daughter, Tamara Hall (Carl) Weber; her sons, Derek (Kari) and Kevin (Angie); her siblings, Donnie White, Johnny Newton, Yvonne Bass, and Dwayne Newton; her grandchildren, Talia Young, David Weber, John Paul Weber, Alexandra Hall, Joel Weber, Mackenzie Hall, and Grace Weber; as well as, her great-grandchildren, Reid and Reese Young (Talia and Ryan) and Abigail and Ruth Weber (David and Samantha).

Tamara, Kevin, and Derek would also like to thank Mom's caretakers for their full-time support of her since 2018. Special hugs and acknowledgment go to Lula Andrews and her daughter Shaquita for their roles in Mom's care. Shaquita was with Mom from Day One and Lula joined in a short time later and became the key caretaker who enabled us to have Mom live out her days at home in a comfortable and familiar setting.

Mom, you were the purest example of God's grace and unconditional love. Not once in your life were you critical or judgmental of anyone - ever. You provided guidance, mentoring, support, and nurturing your entire life. Above all, you were the most selfless human being we ever knew. The suffering and sorrow that was a consequence of your cruel illness will now transform into celebrating your unique and beautiful legacy. Godspeed to you. Enjoy Heaven because we know everyone who is already there is going to be blessed to have you. We love you and we miss you.

A Private Family Service will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Voncile will be laid to rest with her husband at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dementia Society of America at 1-800-DEMENTIA or on their website: dementiasociety.org