Susan McKenzie Lynah

Published 9:30 am Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Through complications of Alzheimer’s, Susan McKenzie Lynah passed away on Monday evening peacefully, like a gentle breeze, surrounded by loved ones and listening to Miles Davis. She leaves behind her daughter, Emily McKenzie Lynah, endless cousins and friends, along with a legendary tale of wild adventures and a deep impact of pure kindness. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Bainbridge Georgia, to Rosalind Hurst McKenzie and James Stuart McKenzie, and had one brother, James Stuart McKenzie, II. She attended finishing school at Stephens College in Missouri and studied as a concert pianist in Vienna, Austria. She lived a full and beautiful life, living in San Francisco, New York City, Spy Rock California, and ultimately landing in Savannah, Georgia. Professionally, she was a photo stylist, working in New York and Savannah, GA. Through many adventures, she always said the best years of her life were in Savannah on the magical family land of Woodboo, where she and her husband raised their daughter. She had a true sense of humor, a pure and joyful kindness, a passion for music, and a profound love for her daughter. Susan married into the Lynah family, and although divorced, she left this world as a cherished and beloved member of that beautiful family.

Her service will be at 12:30 PM on Saturday, July 27th at Christ Church Episcopal, followed by graveside at Bonaventure. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to Christ Church Episcopal. https://christchurchsavannah.org/giving