Heather Leigh Newstead beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on May 27, 2025, at Methodist Hospital – Clear Lake, Tx.
Born on March 8, 1975, in Houston, Texas, to Diane and John Pouncey, Heather spent the last 25 years of her life in Friendswood, Texas, where she built a beautiful life centered around family, compassion, and friends.
She is survived by her loving husband of 24 years, Steven; her sons, Emerson and Davis; her mother, Diane O’Brien; her grandmother, Vi Price; her father- and mother-in-law, Colin and Anne Newstead; her brothers, James Pouncey, Kyle O’Brien, Grant O’Brien, and Conner O’Brien; Aunts and Uncles, Dee Dee Brady (Steve), Patricia Baker (Dickie), Carolyn Smith, Wanda Lambright, Sharon Pouncey, Donald Pouncey; her brother-in-law David Newstead (Sonia); her nephews Diego Newstead and Jayden Medina; her cousin Julie Anderson (Eric); numerous Pouncey cousins; and her precious dogs, Beaux and Belleamie.
Heather was a devoted mother to her two sons, Emerson and Davis, whom she cherished deeply. Two years ago, Heather and her husband purchased a home in Durango, Colorado, her favorite place to be where she found peace together with family in the fresh mountain air, awe in the scenic views that stretched for miles, and joy in the endless adventures the area offered. Heather’s warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in others made her a treasured presence in the lives of many. She believed in the power of goodness, the importance of family and friendship, and the value of simply being a good person.
Heather is preceded in death by her father, John Pouncey, and other beloved family members.
A memorial service will be held on June 7th at 1:00 PM at Friendswood Friends Church, 502 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546.
Heather had a heart for animals and was a passionate advocate for rescue dog organizations. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Hill Country SPCA, an organization close to Heather’s heart. https://www.hillcountryspca.com/donate
Heather’s legacy of love, compassion, and thoughtfulness will live on in all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. There is joy in knowing that she will be reunited with her father, with whom she shared a very special bond.