Mrs. Corkey Brown McRae, age 89, of Lyons died Sunday evening, September 16, 2018 at Meadows Health of Vidalia after a sudden illness. Corkey was a native of Georgia, and had lived in Lyons most of her life. She was retired from the City of Lyons and was a former Girl Scout Leader. Corkey was also a member of the Lyons First United Methodist Church and was Methodist by Faith.
Mrs. McRae was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae Brown; her son, Dr. Chris McRae; and her grandson, Jeremy Payne.

Mrs. McRae is survived by four children, Nancy Liesfeld (Tommy) of Waynesboro, Tess Bankston (Rick) of Lake Oconee, Beth Houston (Vann) of Marietta, and Ginger McRae (Chris Cramer) of Decatur; one brother, Harry Brown (Deborah) of Vidalia; and one sister, Dorothy Alexander (Dickie) of Lyons. Nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Corkey Brown McRae will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Lyons First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tommy Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Lyons City Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Lyons Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements in Lyons.