Sue Lynn Brown

Ms. Sue Lynn Brown, age 79 of Newnan passed away February 18th 2023 at her home in Newnan. She was born August 18 1943 in Summerville Ga. to the late Bonnie Tucker Glass and Roy Glass of Trion Ga. She was a graduate of Trion High School in 1961. In school she had participated in the band, chorus and was a cheerleader. She stood out for her singing and her piano playing talent and won many awards. She was a graduate of Berry College with a double major in voice and piano. She received her Master's in Music and a Master's in Music Supervision from the University of West Ga. She taught in Cave Springs Georgia where she won Star Teacher. In 1979 she moved to Newnan Ga. Music teachers rotated within the school system so she taught at quite a few elementary schools. Atkinson became one of her favorites. She then was Director of Elementary Music for the county for 10 years. She ended her career at Elm Street Elementary. She created and served as the Director of Elementary Honor Chorus for Coweta County many years. She wasn't finished with education so she ran and won a seat on the Coweta County School Board serving 16 years. She also served as Chairman of the Board being the first woman to ever to hold the seat. She also served as the district 6 representative on the Georgia School Board Association for 4 years. While teaching in the school system, she always taught piano and served as director of Music at First Christian Church and Cornerstone Methodist Church. The memorial service will be held Tuesday February 21st at 5:30pm in the chapel at Mckoon Funeral home 38 Jackson St. Newnan, GA with visitation being one hour before. The service will be officiated by Reverend Joe Watson and will have Amy Dees and Andrew Copeland as Speakers. Dale Harrell will honor Sue with a song. Music will be performed by Lamar Wright. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include Alvin Rubenstein her beloved partner, daughters, Tisa Stripling (Frank); Dana Woodford (Jim) from Newnan and son, Stuart Pilkington from Lusby Maryland. Her Grandchildren are: Josh Stripling (Amanda); Kristin Traylor and Erin Perez (Lou) all of Newnan. Darry Pilkington (Mari) of California; Chad Pilkington of New Mexico; Zac Pilkington and Jr Pilkington of Lusby Maryland. Great Grandchildren, Murphy Stripling Newnan; Jace Pilkington of Oklahoma; Drew and Milli Pilkington of California. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Sue Lynn Brown

August 18, 1943 - February 18, 2023