Ann Craft Newberry

Ann Craft Newberry, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, at the age of 92. She was surrounded by family and Heavenly hosts when she went home to Glory. Born on Sunday, March 11th, 1934, in Baker County Georgia, Ann was a lifelong resident of Arlington, GA, where she touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering faith.

Ann was preceded in death by her loving parents, Early Bledsoe Craft and Myrtle Lee Killebrew Craft, her devoted husband, Thomas H. Newberry Sr., her siblings Kenneth Craft, Wayne Craft, Melvin Craft, and Jeanene Shadburn, and her son-in- laws, C. Paschal Brooks, Sr., and Rodney B. Hathorn as well her cherished grandson, Stuart C. Hathorn.

She is survived by her children, Debra Newberry Hathorn, Kay Newberry Brooks, Thomas H. Newberry Jr. (Joy), and Mark G. Newberry (Tom Adams). Ann was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and a doting great-grandmother to sixteen great-grandchildren, as well as a great-great-grandchild, all of whom brought immense joy to her life.

Ann was a member of Arlington Baptist Church and Burning Bush Ministries, where she found solace and community. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life, and she was known for her generous spirit and compassionate heart.

A Celebration of Life and Visitation will be held in her honor at Burning Bush Ministries, 575 Retreat Rd., Arlington, GA, on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The family will hold a private graveside service.

Pallbearers will include Vic Hathorn, Jay Hathorn, Chase Brooks, John Spence, John Gaines, Matt Dalrymple, Grayson Spence, and Avery Spence, who will honor Ann's memory with their service.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Georgia Hospice and Ann's caregivers: Shantelle Shorter, Reada Crittenden, Becky Butler and Barbara Ransom, for the care and comfort given during this time of transition.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Burning Bush Ministries, 575 Retreat Rd, Arlington, GA 39813, in memory of Ann's enduring faith and commitment to her community.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Manry-Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home, who have provided compassionate care during this time.

Ann Craft Newberry will be remembered for her warmth, her unwavering faith, and the love she shared with all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but forever cherished in the hearts of her family and friends.