Lynne was a 1969 graduate of Decatur High School with a degree in Deaf Education from Georgia State University. Our only sister was an ever present supporter of her four brothers athletic careers. A DHS cheerleader all 5 years of high school, she was remembered as the most enthusiastic with a beautiful smile!

     

She was very active in Sunday School and the Youth Ministry at Decatur First United Methodist Church. Her many talents included being a swimming instructor and lifeguard at Glenlake Pool. She was also the Aquatics Director for the Decatur Recreation Department.

     

Our sister worked with the Atlanta School for the Deaf & Blind. For many years, she interpreted for both deaf students in college classes and congregations at church services.

     

She was uniquely qualified to teach swimming lessons to the handicapped. One of her favorite jobs over the years was teaching a small group of multiple handicapped children. She affectionately called them her “little rascals”. 

     

Lynne was the only sister in the Fowlkes family with 4 boys. She was our rock and the glue that held us together. Our parents called her “Sis”.