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Cynthia Ellis-Neal Obituary
Cindy passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 2, after a long illness.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1959, in Woodland, Calif., to Kenneth and Joyce Ellis.
In 1972, she moved to Vacaville with mother and stepfather, Joyce and Ray Williams, where she went to school and graduated from Vacaville High School in 1978. She went on with her life and had two sons, Luke and wife Rita Neal of Fairfield and TJ Green of Vacaville. She was also a grandmother of two, Robert and Jesse Neal of Fairfield. Cindy is also survived by her companion of 14 years, Monte Kaufman of Vacaville; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Ray Williams of Oregon; sisters, Sharon Stroup of Ceres, Cathy Machek and Julie Garcia of Vacaville, and Julie Freedman of Elk Grove; and brothers, Art Williams of Dixon, and John Williams of Washington. She was also the aunt of four nieces and eight nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Ellis; and grandparents, Edwin and Elsie Heiser.
Cindy was a loving, caring person. She loved horses, going to the beach and watching soaps. We all loved her very much and she will be truly missed by all who knew her. Services will be private.
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Sharon Stroup
November 4, 2021
Well another year has gone by... you now have Cathy and Kevin with you, we miss you all so much. You have 10 beautiful grandkids... one little girl that resembles you so much..... but I'm sure you know that. I love you
Julie Phillips
November 4, 2021
I miss you. Life is definitely not the same without you being the life of the party. I´m hoping everyone up there is enjoying spending their time with you. Your granddaughter looks exactly like you. I became a grandma . It has given a lot of meaning to my life.
Sharon Stroup
November 10, 2020
Cindy, I can't believe it's been 10 years already, I miss you sister...you have so many beautiful grandchildren, I am so proud of the fathers and husbands your boys have become, I know you would be too. Your youngest granddaughter looks so much like you, I tear up when I look at her. I hope you and Kevin are hanging out together in heaven miss you guys...love you
julie garcia
November 21, 2010
Cindy,
I just want you to know i have ben thinking about you alot. I seen Monty the other day he is doing ok. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and let you know you will always be in my heart. Love you and miss you.
Your baby sister Jul
Sharon Stroup
November 15, 2010
Cindy,
I thought about you all day yesterday, on your Birthday. I told Jarrod several stories about you as a child and teen. They will forever make me smile and bring tears. I love you, Your Big Sister, Sharon
Cathi & Cari Myhre
November 14, 2010
Cindy,We Always Had So Much Fun:)So Very Sorry
Julie Freedman
November 14, 2010
Happy Birthday, today you would have been 51. We will all miss you, family gatherings will never be the same. I love you, Julie Babe
Leslie Bruflat
November 12, 2010
You will be missed. I will always remember your humour and kindness.
Michael Bruflat
November 11, 2010
RIP Cindy....I loved you like a sister and I always will....
John/Karen Cohick
November 10, 2010
Peace and comfort to the family.
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