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Cynthia Grider Obituary
Cynthia June "Cindy" Grider, 64, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her residence.
Cindy was born on September 30, 1952 in Decatur the daughter of Lowell S. and Eileen Royal. She married Terry P. Grider in June 1985.
Cindy graduated from Springfield High School in 1970 where she was in several plays and enjoyed volunteering at the Head Start Program and the Work 4H Program. She graduated from Lincoln Land Community College as an Inhalation Therapy Technician. She went on to work as a 911 dispatcher for the City of Springfield retiring after over 20 years of service. After retiring she worked for the State of Illinois as a data entry manager for several years. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She enjoyed taking trips and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Terry; daughter, Sarah Eileen (Charles Armour) Sosinski of Springfield; parents, Lowell and Eileen Royal of Springfield; three brothers, John (Terry) Royal of Gravois Mills, MO, Chris (Sue) and Greg Royal both of Springfield; five grandchildren, Derrick, Shaughn and Abigail Sosinski, Isiah Charles and Christopher (Ashley Sevilla) Armour; two great grandchildren, Alessa Sevilla and Zyir Armour; one niece, Bryn Royal and two nephews, Mike and Brian Royal.
Cremation was accorded and there will be a private family celebration of life.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements.
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Sarah Sosinski
March 6, 2017
Lighting this candle for my mom Cindy. She was the most selfless person I knew. She loved me and my children with everything in her. She accepted every flaw I had and still loved me unconditionally. She was my best friend and my hero. She was a light that shined deep in my soul. I have a beautiful angel watching over my children and I now. I only wish I had more time with her. I miss you mom and love you so very much. -Sarah
Nancy Laverdiere
February 6, 2017
We had such good times together at Laurel Methodist. Such sad news. Condolences & prayers for peace going out to the family, especially to John & Terri Royal.
Dara Hogan
February 5, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of Cindy. She and Terry was good friends to my husband and I. We went to karaoke together and had lots of good times together. She will be greatly missed by all. My condolences to the family of Cindy. Dara Hogan
Dorthy Williams
February 4, 2017
I'm sorry I will be praying for you Terry and family.
God is our Comforter He is always with us.
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February 4, 2017
We extend to you all our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Prayers for comfort and peace surround you. Dana & Pat Kuster
Ann Fawns
February 3, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss .I worked with Cindy at idot she was a pleasure to work with.you are all in my prayers.
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