1949
Sharon
2017
Sharon Linda Newsome
February 5, 1949 — August 28, 2017
Sharon Linda Newsome, age 68 of Hastings, passed away August 28, 2017 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.
Sharon was born February 5, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Jay G. and Gertrude C. (Collins) Stratton. She attended Thornapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1968. Sharon married Martin Newsome on August 24, 1969. She worked as a Nurse's Aide in her younger years, prior to getting married. After She and Martin were married she stayed at home to raise her family.
Sharon was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and the Wellness Center. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching TV, reading, looking at the old classic cars and going to church. Sharon also enjoyed watching her hummingbirds, collecting Angels, and talking with all her family and many friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Gertrude Stratton, husband, Martin Newsome, infant granddaughter, Brittany Newsome, five brothers; Jack, Rex, Ken, Paul and Ray Stratton, two sisters, Helen Haven and Ione Reed.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Heather) Newsome, daughter, Dana Newsome (Tom Rosenberg); five grandchildren: Brook, Brent, and Mackinsie Newsome, Brandon Robinson, Harley Wilber, one great-grandson, Nathaniel Holland, one brother, Larry Stratton and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family, Hastings Free Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Respecting Sharon's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI
Sharon was born February 5, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Jay G. and Gertrude C. (Collins) Stratton. She attended Thornapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1968. Sharon married Martin Newsome on August 24, 1969. She worked as a Nurse's Aide in her younger years, prior to getting married. After She and Martin were married she stayed at home to raise her family.
Sharon was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church and the Wellness Center. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching TV, reading, looking at the old classic cars and going to church. Sharon also enjoyed watching her hummingbirds, collecting Angels, and talking with all her family and many friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Gertrude Stratton, husband, Martin Newsome, infant granddaughter, Brittany Newsome, five brothers; Jack, Rex, Ken, Paul and Ray Stratton, two sisters, Helen Haven and Ione Reed.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Heather) Newsome, daughter, Dana Newsome (Tom Rosenberg); five grandchildren: Brook, Brent, and Mackinsie Newsome, Brandon Robinson, Harley Wilber, one great-grandson, Nathaniel Holland, one brother, Larry Stratton and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family, Hastings Free Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Respecting Sharon's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 pm at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI
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