Susan Murphree Ebersbach

Susan Murphree Ebersbach, 64, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home in Newnan surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born August 14, 1960, in Atlanta to the late James William (Bill) Murphree and Gloria Donnelly Murphree. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Lynn Murphree Finney. The Murphree family moved to Newnan when Susan was in the 7th grade. Susan grew up on the Murphree family farm located off Dr. Bruce Jackson Road. Her childhood passions included horseback riding and showing horses. She graduated from The Heritage School in 1978 and was a member of one of the first classes at Heritage. She was also a graduate of Wesleyan College, where she was a member of the tennis team. She earned her master's degree in English from Mercer University in 1983 and her J.D. from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 1986. During the Fall of 1982, she met the love of her life, Randy J. Ebersbach, and the two were married at Central Baptist Church in Newnan on June 14, 1986. After passing the Georgia Bar Examination in 1986, Susan began practicing law at Rosenzweig, Kam, Jones & McNabb in Newnan where she focused on family, real estate, and bankruptcy law. She stepped away from the full-time practice of law in 1994 to focus on raising her two children, John Randall Ebersbach and Richard Murphree Ebersbach. She was an outstanding mother dedicated to teaching her boys the importance of hard work, compassion, and the "Golden Rule." Susan defined what it means to be a strong and faithful woman of God. Her passion for helping children extended beyond her home and into the courtroom. After raising her two boys, Susan founded her own law firm, Ebersbach Law, P.C., to focus on juvenile court dependency law. Her goal was to use her education and platform to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children throughout Coweta County, which she did. Susan was also a community leader. She ran for State Senate in 2004. She was actively involved with Coweta County Family Treatment Court and served as President of Prevent Child Abuse Coweta. She also served as a board member for the Newnan County Club, President of The Heritage School Booster Club, a Sunday School teacher and Vacation Bible School volunteer for Central Baptist Church, and a member of the Newnan-Coweta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. While her commitment and love for children throughout our community never wavered, her truest love was always her family, particularly her grandchildren, Wells, Lenny, and Theo. She most enjoyed spending time with family at her lake house located on Lake Martin in Alabama. She also enjoyed playing tennis, reading, and giving back to others. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00 am in the sanctuary of Central Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Sapp and Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 5 - 7 pm at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 38 Jackson St., Newnan. Gifts of flowers are welcome, or memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society (https://www.cancer.org/donate.html) for brain cancer research or to Hope Revisited (https://hoperevisited.org/) to benefit children. The family thanks the physicians and staff of Piedmont Neuro-Oncology for their committed care of Susan. The family also expresses their sincere appreciation to all friends and family for their love, encouragement, and support throughout the past year. Susan is survived by her husband, Randy J. Ebersbach; son and daughter-in-law, John R. Ebersbach and Morgan Matte Ebersbach; son and daughter-in-law, Richard M. Ebersbach and Olivia Brewer Ebersbach; grandchildren, Maxwell (Wells) Brewer Ebersbach, Lynell (Lenny) Frances Ebersbach, and Theodore (Theo) Murphree Ebersbach; mother-in-law, Joanne Ebersbach-Harper (Wayne); sister-in-law, Rhonda Ebersbach Shaddix (Lloyd); niece Gloria Ruth Finney; nephew Jason Christopher Glas (Marsha) and their children, Harper, Harrison, Mary Elizabeth, Bowen and Franklin; numerous cousins and extended family. Susan's love, charisma, and compassion will always be remembered. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, (770) 253-4580

Susan Murphree Ebersbach

August 14, 1960 - September 1, 2024