Mural Honors Former Northside Hospital Patient

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — About 30 friends and family members of a former patient celebrated the woman's life through Northside Hospital's new mural. The event, held Tuesday, July 31, honored Lynn Teague, who passed away in January 2017 after battling cancer on four separate occasions since her first diagnosis in 1985.

The reception included remarks by Beverly Sparkmon, Teague’s sister; mural artist, Ryan Coleman; and Steve Aslinger, director of facilities planning and development at Northside.

“It was a privilege and an honor to work on a project with so much heart,” Coleman said. “Knowing the emotion behind the meaning, it was moving to create a piece that captured and conveyed Lynn’s spirit.”

The project was inspired by Teague's endearing nature, hopeful heart and uplifting attitude. Elements of her favorite activities are interwoven through the design, such as her love of sunflowers.

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Patti Allen, Teague's old college roommate, noted her friend always looked towards the future and remained hopeful, even throughout her struggle with cancer.

“It just feels like her,” Allen said about the mural. “Lynn’s spirit shines through. I can see her infectious smile, her love for life, all of the elements that made her special. As patients enter and exit the hospital doors, Lynn would want this to inspire them to go forth with strength, courage and humor.”

The mural wraps around the building’s main support system, a 2,000-square-foot concrete column at the entrance of Northside Hospital’s new eight-story patient tower, and took about five weeks to complete. The tower expands the hospital’s inpatient capacity from 537 to 621 and includes more beds for pulmonary/thoracic, oncology, blood and marrow transplant and medical/surgical patients.

The Northside Hospital Foundation is accepting donations in memory of Lynn to support the Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. To contribute, click here.

Images via Northside Hospital