Nina was born December 29, 1939 in Bunkie, LA to parents James Edward and Shirley Newman, and passed away September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and Bill Newman andfour sisters, Louise Sanford, Elaine Tauzin, Nona King and Dora Wright.She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pam Lee, Lisa & Wes Cary and her son and daughter-in-law, Michael & LeAnn Lee; grandchildren Chris Trahan, Tammy Harrod, Jace & Devon Lee, Allyson & Cody Fuller; great-grandchildren Tyler & Taylor Harrod, Kaleb & Madisen Trahan; brother Ronnie Newman; sisters Maxine Barr and Jenny Edwards, and several nephews and nieces.