Marla Paradise Brandenburg

Mrs. Marla Paradise Brandenburg, 67, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 21, 1957, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Svanhilde Cobb Paradise and Jerry Wilder Paradise. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Joel Milton Paradise, and nephew Noah Milton Paradise. Marla lived an extraordinary life and was deeply loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She spent her early childhood in the Sandtown community of south Atlanta where her time was split between chores on her family farm and hitting home runs in her cutoff overalls as a member of the Kountry Kousins softball team. It was nearly impossible to convince her to come inside as she was most at home in the great outdoors. In fact, she was gifted her first gun at age 6 so she could hunt with her father. However, she fulfilled her mother Swanie's wishes by reluctantly taking piano lessons and enduring an annual recital at the College Park Women's Club. While most middle schoolers would have a tough time moving to the small, tight-knit town of Newnan, GA, Marla transitioned seamlessly and won over everyone she met - you would have never known she wasn't a born and bred Newnanite. She attended Newnan High School where she again displayed her versatility both on the basketball court and as a trombonist for the Marching Cats before graduating in 1975. Marla was a graduate of the University of West Georgia earning her B.B.A. degree in Marketing in 1980 which enabled her to travel the US selling industrial time clock systems with Lathem Time Recorder Company. This first job ignited her love of travel and she soon transitioned to Delta Airlines where she took full advantage of the flight benefits to see the world. The remainder of her earthly time was spent focusing on her passions which included family, cooking, and serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her support and love as a wife and mother knew no bounds. Her chicken pot pie could solve any problem and cure any illness. Marla's walk with Christ set an example for others as she always found an opportunity to share the gospel and uplift everyone she met. The funeral is Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the main sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Newnan, 15 West Washington St, Newnan, GA with Reverend Lee Chitwood officiating. Please wear pearls of any form to the service as you could always count on Marla and her pearls. A reception will follow the service. The visitation is Saturday evening, July 27, 2024, between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com . Marla had a heart for music and missions at her church and often supported children with financial barriers to attending mission trips or camp. Rather than flowers or food donations, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Marla Brandenburg Memorial Music and Missions Fund. Make your checks payable to First Baptist Church of Newnan with the memo specifying "Marla Brandenburg Memorial Music and Missions Fund". You may make your contribution at the visitation or memorial service. Alternatively, you may mail your contribution to FBC Newnan at 15 West Washington St, Newnan, GA 30263. Survivors include husband, Harley Bryant Brandenburg of Newnan, GA; daughter, Dr. Chandler Paradise Brandenburg of Savannah, GA; nephew, Billyjoel Wilder Paradise, and family of Graham, AL; cousin, Allison Cobb Long, and family of Mount Pleasant, SC; uncle, Perry Long of Grantville, GA. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory 770-253-4580

Marla Paradise Brandenburg

February 21, 1957 - July 11, 2024