Cynthia George

1943 - 2017

GEORGE, Cynthia Simonton March 1, 1943 - January 29, 2017 Cynthia "Cindy" Simonton George died suddenly on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Galveston, Texas. Cindy was the loving wife of Larry George, mother to Devon Leavelle, stepmother to Clayton George and Grandmother to Angelle Leavelle, Myla and Maddox George. Cindy will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered. Cindy had a big heart and loving spirit. Cindy was born on March 1, 1943 to Edna Elizabeth and John George Simonton in Port Arthur, Texas. Cindy graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in l961 where she was a member of the Golden Debs. The Golden Debs were all about high kicking and being a class act. Cindy was one of the select few to wear the golden tuxedo. Cindy loved to dance and she was quite a dancer in her younger years, it brought much joy to her life. Cindy loved the outdoors and she and her husband Larry travelled in their RV all over the United States, making many friends along the way. Cindy also participated with d Larry in Chili Cook-offs and competed in the Official Terlingua International Championship Chili Cook-off for several years. Cindy loved being busy and she spent countless hours working on one project after another. Cindy was a member of Loyal Chapter #648, Order of the Eastern Star in Dallas. She was also a member of the Garland Elks Lodge #1984. Cindy's greatest joy was her family. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her loving husband, Larry George, Brother David Simonton and his wife Debbie, son Devon Leavelle, stepson Clayton George and his wife Susan, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, John George Simonton, her mother Edna Elizabeth Simonton, her son Dean Leavelle and her brother John Steven Simonton Sr. A celebration of Cindy's Life will be held at the Elks Lodge, 2015 N. Britain Lane, Irving, Texas 75061, on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Cindy's name to the American Heart Association, or to the Scholarship Fund, Loyal Chapter #648 Order of the Eastern Star, 1309 Newport Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75224, or to a charity of your choice.