Leslie Brown

Leslie Markus Burnette Brown passed away Wednesday, October 26th, at her home in Winston-Salem. Born December 9, 1969, Leslie was a graduate of Davie County High School, Peace College and Salem College where she earned a Master’s Degree in Education. Teaching was her passion and she recently looked forward to getting back into the classroom. While she loved all of her students, her gift was her ability to identify the ones that needed a little extra encouragement and nurturing— a hallmark of a truly excellent teacher! Leslie was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Betty Jane Allgood Burnette. She is survived by her pride and joy, her beloved son Robert Zachery Brown, as well as sisters Sally Burnette McGuire (Austin) and Jane Blair Burnette Daniel. She will also be greatly missed by her niece Avee McGuire and her nephews Will and Ben McGuire and Wes, Hudson, and John Daniel. Kind and gentle-natured, Leslie was a beautiful person whose memory will be cherished by all who loved her. Naturally talented and easily mastering her interests, Leslie’s sisters particularly admired her ability to play the piano, her skills in the kitchen, and the strength and competitive spirit she displayed on the swim team or the gymnastics mat—the same competitive spirit she passed down to her son, Zach. She loved the afternoons she spent on the golf course alongside her father, quietly cheering for Zach as he played the game they all loved. The family has chosen to hold a private service in her memory. In lieu of flowers, Leslie’s family requests that you consider making a donation to the Mental Health Association in Forsyth County, located at 1509 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com