Official Obituary of
Dorothy Jean (Hamlin) Newsom
September 26, 1956 ~ December 16, 2021 (age 65) 65 Years Old
Dorothy Newsom Obituary
Obituary for Dorothy Jean Newsom
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Newsom, 65, who passed away on December 16, 2021, at Merit Health Natchez, will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Greenleaf Baptist Church Cemetery in Fayette at 11:30 A.M. with David Hunter officiating. Interment will immediately follow under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home.
Dorothy Jean Newsom, affectionally known as “Dot” was born September 26, 1956 in Harriston, MS to the late Carrie Mae Hamlin. She confessed Christ at an early age at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Harriston, MS.
Dorothy attended Liddell Elem. School and Jefferson Co. High School in Fayette, MS where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1974. She attended Alcorn State University and graduated in 1978 Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Dorothy was an Educator for over 25 years and afterwards became a Uniserv Director. She also served as an active member of the M.A.E.
Dorothy was an active member of Greenleaf Baptist Church and held various positions including Church Secretary, Choir President, and Announcing Clerk. This faithful servant continued to serve until her health failed.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories; niece, Jennifer McKenzie (Roosevelt); two great nieces, Lauren and Ashley; brother–in-law, Pastor David Hunter (all of Houston, Texas). She leaves many devoted church members in Mississippi and Texas where she was considered a member of Greater Riverdale Baptist Church. She also leaves many friends and loved ones to cherish her memories.
Graveside services for Dorothy Jean Newsom, 65, who passed away on December 16, 2021, at Merit Health Natchez, will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Greenleaf Baptist Church Cemetery in Fayette at 11:30 A.M. with David Hunter officiating. Interment will immediately follow under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home.
Dorothy Jean Newsom, affectionally known as “Dot” was born September 26, 1956 in Harriston, MS to the late Carrie Mae Hamlin. She confessed Christ at an early age at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Harriston, MS.
Dorothy attended Liddell Elem. School and Jefferson Co. High School in Fayette, MS where she graduated as Valedictorian in 1974. She attended Alcorn State University and graduated in 1978 Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Dorothy was an Educator for over 25 years and afterwards became a Uniserv Director. She also served as an active member of the M.A.E.
Dorothy was an active member of Greenleaf Baptist Church and held various positions including Church Secretary, Choir President, and Announcing Clerk. This faithful servant continued to serve until her health failed.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories; niece, Jennifer McKenzie (Roosevelt); two great nieces, Lauren and Ashley; brother–in-law, Pastor David Hunter (all of Houston, Texas). She leaves many devoted church members in Mississippi and Texas where she was considered a member of Greater Riverdale Baptist Church. She also leaves many friends and loved ones to cherish her memories.
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