Nancy Newsome
Nancy Carol Rheney Newsome, 65, of Monticello, died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at her residence.
Mrs. Newsome was born in 1947 in Sandersville, to the late Joseph S. Rheney and Phyllis “Dody” Simons Rheney of Tennille. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in history. She worked at the Georgia Historical Commission in Atlanta where she was in charge of locating and researching historical sites throughout Georgia so that they could be placed on the National Register.
She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Newsome, and they taught high school in Dahlonega. After moving to Jasper County in 1975, Mrs. Newsome became the Director of the Monticello Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. As an advocate for education, she was the first woman to serve on the Jasper County Board of Education. She also served as Chairman of the Jasper County Library Board. She worked as a volunteer for Hospice at the Jasper County Retreat and later as a volunteer in the office at Jasper Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Newsome was a member of the Monticello Presbyterian Church where she was a part of the church’s Handbell Choir for 11 years. Her church family meant so much to her. Mrs. Newsome deeply loved her children and granddaughter and they were the joy of her life. She also loved animals and cared about their well-being.
Her sister, Patricia Rheney Boggs, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Glenn, and their four children: son, Jonathan Newsome and his wife, Natalie, of Tennille, daughter, Lauren Bush and her husband, Thomas, of Tyrone, sons, Benjamin Newsome of Garberville, Calif. and Patrick Newsome of Miranda, Calif.; granddaughter, Charlotte Nancy Bush; her brother, Joey Rheney and his wife, Ann, of Morgantown, W.Va.; and several nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 11, Monticello Presbyterian Church. Rev. Rindy Trouteaud and Rev. Phillip Dennis officiated. The family was to hold a private graveside service at Zeta Cemetery in Tennille.
Pallbearers will be John Stork, Nixon McWilliams, Robby Kelly, Jimmy Jordan, Thurman Willis, Don Kelly, Bobby Norris, and Tim Mullins.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Jasper County Humane Society, P.O. Box 463, Monticello, GA 31064; or Jasper County Food Bank, 139 W. Washington Street, Monticello, GA 31064; or the Monticello Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 308, Monticello, GA 31064.
Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information,visit its website at www.jordanfuneralhome monticello.com.