Sulynn Bates

Sulynn Bates, 63, of Calhoun, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, after battling pancreatic cancer for the past 19 months. She was born in Hawthorne, California, on July 29, 1961, to the late Ray and Glenda Lutz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Harry Bates and her brother, John Bennett.

Sulynn grew up in California until the age of 13. She then moved to Georgia, where she spent the rest of her life. She loved going to the beach or just being out on the water, and collecting seashells from the different places she visited. The most important thing in Sulynn’s life was her family.

Sulynn is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Sheri and Brian Sheldon, Terri McWhorter and Brian Lyles; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Ray Steinert; grandchildren, Julie Sheldon, Jackson Sheldon, Allyssa Lyles, Aliza Lyles, and Blade Lyles.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow on Monday at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chandler Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brian Sheldon, Blade Lyles, Bryan McWhorter, Matt Hedrick, Jasper Kirby, and Jimmy McCree.

The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Sulynn Bates.