Obituary of Mona Ann Blue New

Mona Ann Blue New, 90, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. She was born December 28, 1930 in Pensacola, FL to parents Archie Dewey Blue and Annie Parker Blue. She and her younger brother, Gerald Douglas Blue, were raised by their mother and stepfather Christopher David Bugg. As “navy brats” they lived all over the country, including Portland, ME; San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Spartanburg and Greenville, SC; and even Guam. Mona met her future husband, Francis H.M. New, Jr. in high school. She graduated from business college as salutatorian of her class. Mona married Francis in 1952 while enrolled at Clemson A&M College (n/k/a Clemson University). They lived in Greenville, SC and Hendersonville, NC before moving to Jacksonville, FL to be closer to her parents. She worked for the Southern Bell telephone company for almost 30 years. Mona was a faithful daughter, loving wife, and devoted mother to her two children. She and Francis were inseparable throughout their 68 years of marriage. During retirement, she enjoyed visiting her 3 granddaughters and caring for her mother during a lengthy battle with dementia. She is remembered for kindness toward all creatures, her love of all things chocolate, and her ability to laugh long after she lost her words. Mona is predeceased by her parents, stepfather, brother, and husband. She is survived by her daughter, Dianne New (Jacksonville, FL), son, Chris New, daughter- in- law, Randi New, (Bainbridge, GA), and granddaughters Caroline New (Ann Arbor, MI), Sarah Anne New (Bainbridge, GA), and Emily New, (Charlotte, NC). A final service will be held May 27, 2021. Details will be available at Eternity Funeral Home in Jacksonville, FL https://eternityfuneralhome.com/ 904-348-5579.