Cynthia Lee Shearer

Cynthia Lee Shearer

Cynthia Shearer Obituary

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Dr. Cynthia Lee Shearer age 49 of Nashville, Tennessee died March 6, 2007 of complications from renal disease. Cynthia was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 11, 1957. She received her medical degree from the Ohio State University School of Medicine in 1988 and was a practicing OB-GYN in Nashville, Tennessee. She is survived by her mother Ann Putinski; cousin, Brian Shrieve; and her dog Clooney. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Putinski; aunt and uncle, Helen and Melvin Shrieve; grandmother, Anne Daniels. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 6 pm at West Harpeth Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cindy’s favorite charity, The Nashville Humane Association. WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME 6962 Charlotte Pk (615)352-9400

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