Latoria Newsome

Latoria Newsome was born September 15,1976 in Adel, GA. She was the daughter of Carolyn Newsome and Johnny Newsome. She was the 7th child of eight children.  

 She attended Cook County Schools, and Valdosta Academy of Beauty Culture where she explored her love of hair care and giving women the beautiful look of their desire.” Best Finger Waves” Latoria started her journey of motherhood. She truly loved her children.  She enjoyed her car rides and family Cook Outs; she dedicated her life to her family. 

Latoria accepted Christ and was a member of Miracle Temple Church Adel, until her illness. She enjoyed shopping and giving to the needy and people in general. 

To know Latoria was to love her, she was a fun - loving, highly spirited women who loved to laugh. She was a very tenacious woman and a protector. She never meets a stranger and if she liked you, you were a friend for life. Her legacy of love and compassion serves as a shining example to all who were privileged to know her. 

On June 9, 2024, she entered eternal rest and peace surrounded by loving family members. God looked from Heaven with outstretched arms and welcomed her into eternal rest. You fought a good fight, you kept the faith, and you stood in the gap. Well, done good and faithful servant, welcome home. 

Latoria was preceded in death by her Mother Carolyn R, Newsome, and her Father Johnny L, Newsome. Two brothers, Anthony Newsome, Jerry Newsome,  

She leaves to cherish the memory of her children, Mekayla Newsome and Ohioana Newsome. Four brothers. Robert (Patricia) Newsome of Adel GA, Craig Newsome Adel GA, Loren Newsome Atlanta GA, David Newsome Michigan, Ten Sisters, Sharon (Johnny) Locklear of Adel GA, Felicia Newsome of Adel GA, Sabrina Newsome of Adel GA, Sonya Newsome Adel GA, Tomika (Rodney) Robinson Atlanta GA, Tortilla Deberry Adel GA, Gail Jackson Valdosta GA, Jessica Newsome Cecil GA, Angela Jones of Atlanta GA. Tasha (Ray) Johnson Sparks GA. Two Uncles, Don Slater (Sylvia) Atlanta GA, Joe C. Slater (Juanita) Valdosta GA, 5 Aunties, Dorathy Garrett of St. Petersburg Fl., Hilda Orr of Adel. GA, Debra Blackwell of Warner Roberts GA, Charlyne Slater of Adel, GA., Gloria Jene Smith (Shelly) of Albany of GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  

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