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Cynthia Clark-Short Obituary
New Castle - Departed this life on June 8, 2018, at home; beloved mother of Clark Short and Jason Short (Eva); daughter of the late Lonnie & Alma Clark; loving companion of Winston Gacutan; also 7 grandchildren, other family and friends.
Funeral 7 pm, Friday, June 15th, at Ezion-Mt.Carmel U. M. Church, 800 N. Walnut Street, Wilm., DE 19801; visitation 6-7 pm only. Interment Private. Congofuneralhome.com
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Vivian Nichols
June 17, 2018
I will miss you my friend and line dance instructor! Every single one of my memories of you contains much laughter and much love! Thanks for the Memories. You are and always be a shining star. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your universe. My heartfelt condolences to Winston and your family. I know they will miss you. I know you are kicking it with the Angels showing them some new dances! Until we meet again. . .
Vita Johnson
June 15, 2018
I worked with Cynthia years ago and she was always a warm, friendly and loving person. I know that she is at peace and no longer suffering. I pray that God gives comfort to her sons, grandchildren and other loved ones.
June 15, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
a true blessing nothing but LOVE 4-u... the nite sky has gained a new & bright star wen i look-up shall i c u ~ blessed be beloved
June 14, 2018
Valencia Ball
June 13, 2018
Clark, sending my condolences to you and your family...
Michael Covington
June 13, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Orlando Marshall
June 13, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rachel Marshall
June 13, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert Lewis
June 13, 2018
May God welcome a new angel into his heavenly mansion, Sincere condolences, another loss from the 400 block of Sherman St. & Oakmont
James Pierce
June 13, 2018
my dearest cynthia; i in my lifetime had had not only the honor but the privilege of our lives paths crossing... i have thought of u often ur kindness ur heart of gold & words of wisdom & of course that "beautiful smile" of urs that always shall i cherish hold & remember fondly... wat a "truly beautiful" spirit/ being were u a compassionate loving human being an angel here on earth now returned on2 the heavens & in2 the arms of our Lord God & Savior ✝ *cynthia; 2live on in the hearts of those who's lives u have blessed & have touched is not 2die... 4we shall celebrate ur life ur legacy ur love 4we were blessed so 2have known & 2b touched by ur radiant grace the essence that 4ever that is YOU... (until we meet again...) i shall c u in all the beauty & love in life that God has created~ evermore with so verymuch love & graciousness thank-u my cynthia aka my tina turner OxOxOx with deepest condolences & prayers 2 winston & ur family God Bless ✝
Louise Pope
June 11, 2018
Sleep in heaven my dear dear sister friend. You WILL be missed by everyone that had the experiences of life with you. I have soooooooo many fond memories to keep close to my heart. May God comfort your ENTIRE family. Rest peacefully in the arms of God. Love you forever, Wezee
Joyce Starling
June 10, 2018
So sorry for the loss of my friend and sending prayers to her family.
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