Cynthia Lynette Rodgers
August 20, 1957 ~ October 23, 2023
Cynthia Lynette Rodgers, 66, of Columbus, died on October 23, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
In keeping with the family’s wishes, no services are being planned for Cynthia. Cremation was chosen and she will be buried in Garland Brook Cemetery at a later date.
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Cyndie was my younger sister. She did everything first. It was Cyndie who taught me how to tie my shoelaces. We were my maternal grandmother’s first grandchildren and I have many good memories of our companionship through childhood. Once we walked many, many blocks and across a busy street hauling a broken wagon to the father of playmates in a previous neighborhood to ask him to fix it for us. We didn’t ask permission or tell our mother, who didn’t drive or own a car, where we were going.
No more pain, little sister. I love you. Meet me on the other side where we can heal what broke us here.
she came to my 9th birthday party, I can see her in combed out pincurls and a party dress, she smiled and laughed alot
Mom used to sing us to sleep when we were little. I remember asking her to and never wanting her to stop. She laid by us girls till we were teenagers to help us fall asleep. When I struggled in school, she grabbed my homework from my teacher’s and brought me to her college classes with her where I would quietly work on my own work near her then go visit the campus book store. Mom loved plants, fairies and flowers. She liked to dance. Things were hard but she had a deep love inside of her that she always desired to share and she loved her children.
It’s so beautiful to me that we can all finally come together, a few of many that I know loved Cindy and were loved by her. These tributes are a comforting expansion of the tapestry of Cindy’s life for me.Thank you each one!!
Cindy and I became good friends in Yakima about 30 years ago. Despite our moving to separate states, we were friends until her death. I loved her sparkle, her determination, her love for her beautiful daughters, the sweet lunches she made me, our lunches out together. She taught me to love the wind. Fly freely, my love. I will miss you.
I was Cynthia’s pastor for many years in Wenatchee. She had so many good qualities and a caring heart, even in the midst of her struggles. It was a joy to know her and I cherish the memories I have. May God comfort the family and each of us as we mourn her passing.
I made a little spot for you in my room, momma. Thinking of you. I’m sorry things were so hard. Love you.
Cindy and I met at church in Wenatchee over 30 yrs ago. She loved her girls and really wanted to get past her addiction. I remember getting together in her home often to visit. She came to my daughters baby shower. She didn’t have much money so she shared a couple of baby dresses she had saved of her girls!! That was a big gift and meant so much to me. Because I know she had saved them to cherish.
She lived on Wenatchee’s parade route. I remember her hosting parade watching one year. She had a beautiful smile. I pray you are smiling with our savior. My condolences to Fawn and Holly and Cindy’s family.
I was just sharing the memories of mom sharing beverages to the people who came to watch the parade in front of our house, today with a friend. Thank you for sharing this, Karen. Bless you
I was so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. I remember her and the many times we would read scripture together while our girls played. Cindy had a reverence for the Lord and a deep desire to know Him more. She was very proud of Fawn and Holly and wanted the best for them always. I remember Cindy had a gift for writing and she shared many things with me that she had written. I also remember her giving me two beautiful handkerchiefs as a kind gesture of friendship and it meant the world to me. Though she struggled, I believe her love for her children and for the Lord gave her periods of purpose and victory. I’m so sorry for the girls and other family and friends for this loss and pray that the Lord will comfort and hold you all. He is Almighty and ever faithful understanding your pain and confusion and your every need. I’m thankful for the friendship Cindy and I shared and trust that she is in her Saviors arms and that one day we will see one another again free and whole! Love you all and thank you for reaching out💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing this Jan. You were a very dear friend to mom. I have a lot of good memories of you and your girls coming around.
Well said. Thank you.
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Thanks for posting this. Although I knew Cyndie for 10 or 12 years (how long did she live in Columbus?), I knew little of her life-story. I will miss her beautiful smile and her never-ending struggle. Thanks especially to Shirley and RaNae. I know you were always there for her.
We wore a lot of dresses during our childhood in the 50’s and 60’s. I still remember this day as one of the best of early childhood…the out-of-the-ordinary simple pleasure of bathing our dolls on the front porch! (Cindy in ruffles; me in back)
Beautiful picture!!
Sweet photos of momma. And a photo of her and her loyal friend. Mom had a sweet laugh that was contagious. Even though things were hard, she was known even in her early life for her smile and laugh. She told me and her friends how people used to call her “Smiley”
Thank you so much!!
You are home with your daughters now, momma. We will keep you close to our hearts. I’m going to cover your box with photos of you, us girls and your closest friends. The things that I remember that you loved. I made a place for you neer my plants and flowers as I know you loved them. 💜
Photos of Cindy’s Daughters Fawn and Holly at various ages. And her two Grandson’s from her youngest daughter Holly.
Sad to hear of your passing. Fly with the angels now. May you find peace and comfort.
Some sweet photos from over the years that RaNae shared with me. I love you mom. I’m sorry there was so much harship in our life. But there also was beauty and light. I’m going to frame so many of these and put them up so I can remember all those sweet moments we shared. You were so beautiful.
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I love this picture! When we were little and approached church on Sundays, older little girls would race to get to Cyndie first because she was just so adorable.
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Beautiful!
Some more sweet photos sent to me. Mom and her friend Carol. Our dog Barney. And a sweet photo after birth. Mom always wore beautiful necklaces and rings. I remember our visits to Carol’s house. How close they were and how much they laughed. They were sweet friends. 💕
I LOVE that this Memorial Tribute just keeps getting bigger…. And I love that my concepts of Cindy keep growing, thanks to her family and friends. Thank you SO much.
Huh, some of these photos double posted. Didn’t mean to do that. Sorry! I’ll post new ones soon!
Sorry for the double post of some of the photos. They didn’t show up originally. I’ll post new ones soon. 💕
Mommy, these sweet women had a little memorial for you. I am grateful for the people you had around you who helped you and were your friends. Times were hard and our family was very broken, but these people stood by you. I love that for you. Thank you to all the women who were a part of this. I truly appreciate you doing this for my momma. She was clearly very loved in all of her harship. 💕
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The world will be a little less bright without Cindy. She struggled much, but her beautiful smile shown like a thousand suns. I will miss her. May God bring her eternal rest and joy.✨ (Miriam Stant, Nashville, IN)
Thank you so much, ladies!
A photo of you when you came to visit me in Mississippi. Must have been around 2003. And a kitty mug that I bought you when I was a little girl. I remember the Hallmark store it in. The shelves full of pretty mugs. I don’t know what holiday it was for but I saw this one and I knew I had to get it for you. So many memories of making tea and coffee in this mug. The Folgers coffee bags. So funny how we drank so much of that growing up but now I won’t touch it. I guess I’m a coffee snob. I was so happy to see you still had it after all of these years. I’m going to keep it forever 💕
💙 So pretty 💙
You will never know how much I cry for you. How much I love you. How much I needed you. How much smaller my world feels without you. I lie here at night in the dark wishing you were still here. That things could have been different. That I had a chance to show you how much you meant to me and how much I needed you here. 💔🥀
Happy Thanksgiving giving mom. 🥀
Putting an album together for you. All your photos used to be in nice albums. They were loose and unorganized. Some have taken damage from the years. I’m trying to put them all together again so I can keep them safe for you. Miss you
Thank you Kitty.♥️♥️🌺
Merry Christmas, mommy 🎄🎁
Miss you
Thinking of you today. Wishing we had more time together. That things could have been different. That you could see how much love I had for you.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. 😞💕
Happy birthday, Mom. You are on my mind today. RaNae checked in with me. She’s also thinking about you. Shirley too. Wish things could have been better so I could have made more birthday memories with you. But I’m grateful I have you hear with me now. Sitting in my garden of plants. 🖤🌹🥀
Thinking of you today, mom. It’s been a year. 💔 Still hits like yesterday