Verla Lynette "Nette" Newton of Rockford departed this earthly life October 30, 2024. She was born April 16, 1972 in Rockford the daughter of Carolyn Newton and William Coleman. Verla was employed as a assembler by Specialty Screws. She was a member of Gomez Chapel A.M.E. Church. Verla attended West High School.

Verla leaves to cherish many loving memories, six sons, Deonta, Kevin and Jonathan (Chasity) Newton, Eugene Woods Jr.; Jamain McFadden Jr; and Steven Pittmon Jr;  four daughters, Destiny Newton, Carolesha O'Neal, Na'Haven Townsend and Tashawnteonna Lottie; 28 grandchildren, including special grandson, Rakar McFadden; sister, April Newton; brothers, Benjamin (Kerissa) Coulter, Cleveland Coleman, Mario Craig and Monterrio Coleman; maternal grandmother, Verla Purifoy;  special family friends who became a father figure to her children, Jamain McFadden Sr.

She was predeceased by her parents, Carolyn Coulter and William Coleman; step father, Ben Coulter; special childhood friends, Ethel "Supenda" Smith and Joyce Paden.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Gomez Chapel A.M. E. Church 1509 Michigan Ave.  Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.