Sheryl Owen Norton

Sheryl Owen Norton, 72, of Americus, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at Life Point Church on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 3 p.m., with Rev. Bud Womack officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Sheryl was born in Americus on August 26, 1954, to the late Calvin and Eunice Owen. She was a beloved member of Life Point Church and cherished by her family and friends.

Sheryl leaves behind her two children, Heather (Michael) Hale of Americus and Chris Norton of Warner Robins, and her pride and joy, her two grandchildren, Cayden and Taylor Hale of Americus.

She is also survived by her twin brother, Ferrell (Gail) Owen of Ellaville; Mary Davis; David (Joyce) Norton; Jimmy (Carol) Norton; Diane (Johnnie) McClung; and JB Norton, all of Americus; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

On July 1, 2022, Sheryl received a life-saving liver transplant. Her family will forever be grateful to her donor and their family for the incredible gift of life that gave them more precious years with Sheryl.

Along with her parents, Sheryl was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ralph Norton, and her two brothers, Ronnie Owen and Steven Owen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Point Church or the Georgia Transplant Foundation.