Sharon Anne Hobson

Sharon "Sherri" Anne Hobson Adcock Hedgecock, 79, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Bay St. Louis, MS. Born on August 19, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina, Sherri was the beloved daughter of David Chapman Hobson and Ruth Melinda Dickens Hobson.

Throughout her life, Sherri pursued a variety of passions. She honed her skills at the prestigious GIA Institute, specializing in fine gems, and enjoyed a successful career in fine jewelry and men’s apparel. She had an adventurous spirit by acquiring an Indianapolis Formula 500 racing license. Also, she held a real estate license. She was also a gourmet chef at the former restaurant Le Chateau in the 70s. Sherri dedicated two decades to JC Penney & Co., where she earned numerous accolades. She enjoyed visiting the Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter where she worked in her youth.

A lover of nature and the beautiful coastlines, Sherri found great joy in her favorite retreats—Orange Beach and Henderson Point at Pass Christian—as well as the breathtaking beauty of Key West. Her wanderlust also led her to Paris, where she cherished visiting the storied 31 Rue Cambon, home to Coco Chanel’s apartment and the world-famous boutique, admiring the Mona Lisa, and indulging in exquisite meals at Le Voltaire across from the Louvre.

Sherri's zest for life was complemented by her deep appreciation for literary and culinary arts, as she was an avid reader of history and a true gourmet. Her fiery spirit, quick wit, and profound wisdom touched the lives of those around her, and to know her was truly to love her. Sherri’s capacity to give, her warmth, and her unconditional love will forever be cherished by her family and friends. She gave all to those she loved.

Sherri was preceded in death by her parents, David Chapman Hobson and Ruth Melinda Dickens Hobson; her first husband, Howard J.L. Adcock; and her second husband, Jimmy Daryl Hedgecock; daughter, Sonya Lynn Adcock; three siblings, Vivian Hobson Gravett, Richard James Hobson, and David Ritezel Hobson and her cherished pets, Boo-Boo & Bear.

She is survived by her three children: Kimberly Adcock Davis, Sheila Kay Lawson, and James Lester Chapman Hedgecock, and her siblings: Wanda June Klein, Gary Joe Hobson, Lisa Morris Gibson, and Linda Hobson.  Her legacy continues through her beloved grandchildren, Justin Todd Davis, Alexa J. Lawson, Kinsley Beverly, and Scarlett Rose Beverly, as well as her great-grandchildren, Madison Stoner and Alexandria Lawson. Sherri also leaves behind her cherished pets, Jupiter, and Starling, who brought her joy.

She is now walking beside the still living waters of eternal life with Yeshua, Jesus Christ. 

A private Service will be held at a later date.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sharon "Sherri" Anne Hobson Adcock Hedgecock.