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Cynthia Lou Clingman

Grand Rapids, Michigan

11/12/1949 - 12/21/2025

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December 21, 2025
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Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Cynthia Lou (Sordyl) Clingman, age 76, of Grand Rapids, MI passed away December 21, 2025, ending her five-year struggle with dementia. She was born November 12, 1949, in Flint, MI and was the second oldest of eight children. She married Lewis Clingman, whom she met as a student at Aquinas College...

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Cindy was a consummate educator and a thoughtful, kind person. Her leadership in the Michigan Reading Association and positive contributions to literacy in Michigan were impactful. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May wonderful memories of joyful times and Cindy's kindness bring you comfort and peace as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Oh, Cindy Lou Who. You were the kindest person I had ever met. I love how you always found a bright side to things, you always found the sun after a storm, and you always made sure something positive came out of a negative situation. I admired your patience and your intelligence. I will miss your good advice, your listening ear, and that smile. Thank you for teaching everyone at Mission Point to kill with kindness and to never take things too seriously. It´s not the same without you. I will...

I met Cindy through Michigan Reading Association. She was so helpful to a beginning member.

I am so sorry to hear this. May she rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Cynthia´s passing. Prayers for her and her family!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I am so sorry to read that Cindy has passed. You are all in my prayers. I worked with Cindy many years, I remember that she hosted a baby shower for me, along with all the Title I non-public tutors. She was always kind and gentle.

Sorry for your loss Lou