Sharon Newsome

Sharon Annette Hamlin Newsome, 61, of Macon, passed away on July 7, 2023, peacefully Surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at 2pm, with visitation at 1pm. Immediately following, Mrs. Newsome will be laid to rest in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sharon was born on August 23, 1961, in Macon, Georgia. Sharon was always such a good and caring person and so very humble. She loved reading, spending time with her loved ones and the Bay City Rollers. Sharon was a homemaker, but her favorite job was being a "Nana". Sharon was a loving wife, momma, Nana, sister, and daughter. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father, Jimmy Lamar Hamlin, Sr., brother, Jimmy Lamar Hamlin Jr., and her stepfather Turner Tribble.

Left to cherish Sharon's memory is her husband of 42 years, Jerry Wayne Newsome, Sr; her son Jerry Wayne Newsome, Jr. of Macon, and daughter, Jennifer Paige Gales (Matt) of Byron; grandson, Jacob Thomas Gales; sister, Denise Hamlin McDaniel (Darrell); mother, Annette Smith Tribble; from Macon. Along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and many loving friends and family.

Sharon and family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and special thanks to Regency southern Care Hospice and the many volunteers for going above and beyond in granting Sharon's wish list. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Regency Southern care Hospice to pay it forward for other families for all they did.

Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com.

FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.