The words to the song, “Special Memories” were never so real to as they are now that God has called our Cindy home. She lived most of her life in the same house; thus, every room is filled with wonderful memories of going off to kindergarten, graduating from high school and college, then marriage and motherhood. We drove up from Texas to see a handsome baby boy, David, lying in a bassinette in an area where, just a few years earlier, Cindy was dressing up her dog or cutting off her sister's hair.

An easy child to raise because she always wanted to please, Cindy was very much a people person, and in that she excelled. For more than 25 years, she was the Education Administrator of Marklund Children's Home. In her last days, Marklund employees came two at a time to bid her farewell. The CEO of Marklund, said at her funeral she “managed with her heart.” She was “Mama” to many. I have never known a more loving, caring, generous person.

Cindy accepted Christ as her Savior at a very early age at an all-night gospel concert in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her great faith sustained her through many trials, and it was always noted when people spoke of her.

Cindy is still with us in spirit. Family have mentioned that the song “Amazing Grace” has come on the radio or TV at least a dozen times recently, at a time when Cindy was in their thoughts or at a time when she would have been involved. One day, David was lying sprawled out on his trampoline singing “Amazing Grace” at the top of his lungs. I knew at that moment that we would all get through this with the help of God. I seem to hear her singing at the back of the church on Sunday mornings. Just listen closely and maybe you will too.

Cindy leaves her husband Bill, son David, parents Bob and Jettie, sister Glenda and brother-in-law Mike and family, all part of WEBC.