Sheryle "Cheese" Burger

Sheryle Ann "Cheese" Burger, of Newnan, GA, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born June 25, 1961, in Great Yarmouth England to Marvin and Maureen Wright Burger. She was preceded in death by her sister, LaVonne Burger-Hoffman, and nephew Alec Hoffman. Being the child of a US Air Force Tech Sargent, Sheryle "Cheese" grew up everywhere but she called Atlanta home. She graduated in 1979 from York High School in Yorktown, Virginia. She served in the US Army from 1991 to 1996 as a Specialist and is a Veteran of The Gulf War after serving in Operation Desert Storm, Egypt. She received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, German Marksmanship Badge in Bronze, Driver Badge, Rifle M16 Expert Qualification Badge, and the Grenade Sharpshooter Qualification Badge. After her military service, she worked in her life-long dream job with Coca-Cola. Sheryle was with Coca-Cola for 18 years and 7 months. She was part of their "Glass Quilt" campaign and received over 60 Red Tag Honors and Awards. She was most recently employed at Alpla, McDonough, GA as a Safety Specialist with a CEAS Certification. Some of her life accomplishments in addition to serving her country and working for Coke were being on the Choctawhatchee Style Marchers, enjoying her favorite hobby of photography, carrying the Olympic Torch for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and donning an American flag on her left shoulder sleeve every day since 9/12/01. For 7834 days, she faithfully honored the lives of the 911 victims, including those who were killed in action. There will be a Military graveside service Monday, February 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 656 Roscoe Rd, Newnan, GA 30263 with Reverend Donna Mullins officiating. Please wear red, white, and blue or camouflage. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Emory Winship Cancer Center. You can make a memorial gift in one of two ways, either by including a form with your mailed payment, or by donating online. Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Development Office 1762 Clifton Road, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30322 (https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/support-winship/give/memorial-gifts.html) Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include her partner, Teresa Duncan, of Newnan; father and mother, Marvin and Maureen Wright Burger of Hampton, VA; sisters Betsy Burger, and Krystal (Cayetano) Coronado of Hampton, VA; brother-in-law Eric Hoffman; nieces and nephews Adam Hoffman, Alissa Hoffman, Nicky Burger, Cayetano Jr Coronado, Gabriella Coronado, Scarlett Coronado, Alejandro Coronado; aunts, uncles, and cousins in Puerto Rico and England; furbabies, Abby, Dinky, Gizmo, and Suki; and many friends. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Sheryle "Cheese" Burger

June 25, 1961 - February 23, 2023