Ann Craft Newberry

Ann Craft Newberry, 92, of Arlington, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Ann was born on March 11, 1934 in Baker County to Early Bledsoe Craft and Myrtle Lee Killebrew Craft. She graduated f rom Arlington High School in 1951. In November of 1952, Ann married her high school sweetheart Tommy Newberry and set out on quite an adventure. Together they would have four children, establish Quail Country, serve for 25 years in ministry, and return home to Burning Bush to continue to serve and love on their family and others.

Ann was a member of Arlington Baptist Church and Burning Bush Ministries. She was a faithful soul who could be depended on for a helping hand, wise word, and prayer for all she knew and loved.

While Ann, better known as Nanny, was known for having a kind heart and quiet demeanor, you were sure to be put in your place when needed! She was a worker. She loved working in her yards. Anytime the wind blew you could be sure to find her outside raking. A fire was a common occurrence at Nanny’s. Whether in the fireplace or burning down a pine tree, you could be certain she would keep the f lame burning. She loved working with her hands. Quilting and sewing were gifts that she shared with members of her family and others through the years. She used her hands to prepare meals for her family. Everyone had a favorite food and expectation when they went to a gathering at Nanny’s house. Any day you could be sure to find the coffee ready and waiting at 4:00 (Coffee Time).

Ann is survived by her children Debra Hathorn, Kay Brooks, Tom Newberry (Joy), and Mark Newberry (Tom Adams). Her grandchildren Karie Spence (John), Lynn Hathorn, Vic Hathorn (Chelsea), Jay Hathorn (Ashley), Chase Brooks (Brooke), Tiffany Gaines (John), and LeeAnn Dalrymple (Matt) were her joy, but the great grandchildren Avery Spence, Grayson Spence, Harlowe Spence, Chloe Huckaby, Sadie Hathorn, John William Hathorn, Mac Hathorn, Ford Hathorn, Massee Claire Brooks, Charlie Brooks, Olivia Grace Brooks, Lacey Kate Gaines, John Gaines, Trigg Dalrymple, Brooks Kayte Dalrymple, Mattie Ann Dalrymple, Edie Lee Dalrymple and Lucas Huckaby could not be topped. She is also survived by a sister in law, Pat Newberry, a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins f rom the Killebrew, Craft, Johnson, and Newberry families she held dear.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husband Thomas Harlow Newberry, sons in law Paschal Brooks and Rodney Hathorn, grandson Stuart Hathorn, siblings Kenneth Craft (Bernice), Wayne Craft (Olive), Melvin Craft (Betty Jean), Jeanene Shadburn (Grady), Olin Newberry (Barbara), Alene Eley (Hubert), Carolyn Melvin (Clay), Jack Newberry (Nell), Jon Newberry, and Albert Newberry (Judy).

Vic Hathorn, Jay Hathorn, Chase Brooks, Matt Dalrymple, John Spence, Avery Spence, Grayson Spence, and John Gaines served as Pallbearers for the private family graveside service Friday. Honorary Pallbearers include: Mac Hathorn, Ford Hathorn, John William Hathorn, Trigg Dalrymple, Charlie Brooks, John Gaines, and Lucas Huckaby.

The family would like to thank special caregivers Barbara Ransom, Raeda Crittenden, Shantelle Shorter and Becky Butler, along with Georgia Hospice.

Celebration of Life and Visitation will take place Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Burning Bush Ministries from 2:30-4:00. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Burning Bush Ministries, 575 Retreat Road, Arlington, Georgia 39813.