Audrey Darnell Mcnew

Kingsport - Audrey Darnell McNew, 87 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Elmcroft of Kingsport following a long illness. Born in Toms Bottom, VA, she had lived in Kingsport area for most of her adult life. She was a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "Neal" McNew; parents , W. R. and Mary Frances Herron Darnell; sister, Shirley Darnell. Audrey is survived by her daughter, Donna McNew; sons, Ken McNew, Jr. and wife Sharon and Keith McNew and wife Trish; granddaughter, Tiffany McElhenny and husband Derek; grandson, Trevor McNew and wife Lauren; great-grandsons, Oakley and Hudson McNew; step-grandchildren, Jacob Crouse, Molly, Max and Micah McElhenny; sister, Dolas Matney; brothers, Garnett Darnell and wife Joan and Jonnie Darnell and wife Lynn; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jonnie Darnell and Rev. Daniel Clark officiating. Music will be provided by Pastor Derek McElhenny, Jody Matney, Valerie Hammonds, Christy Hicks, Reverends Greg and Kim Peterson. An entombment will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Memorial Park (Mausoleum #4). Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the mausoleum at 10:55 a.m. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedisys Hospice and the staff at Elmcroft at Kingsport for the care given to Audrey during her illness. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the McNew family.