Audra Ann (Kasselman) Newell, 90, passed a way January 3, 2022 at Kenwood Plaza, St. John. Born April 13, 1931 in Barton County, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Nannie Fletcher Kasselman.
She was a long time Stafford resident and a member of the First Baptist Church, Stafford. On September 20, 1950 she married Rexford E. Newell in Clyde, Kansas. They were married 51 years before he preceded her in death October 3, 2001.
She is survived by daughter: Lynette Long Dowdy (Billy) of Laurel, MS. Son: Ben Newell (Cheryl) of Hudson. Five grandchildren: Jon Long, Chris Long, Tammy Long Turo, Misty Newell and Brandon Newell. Fourteen great-grandchildren. Two great-great grandchildren. Audra also leaves a brother: Pat Kasselman and sister: Charleen Achatz, both of Ellinwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers: Calvin and Larry Kasselman, two sisters: Katherine Meeker and Doris Burhenn, and a son-in-law: Henry Long.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date, along with inurnment at Stafford Cemetery.