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Cynthia Waddell
1961 - 2016
Cynthia Waddell
1961 - 2016
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Cynthia Waddell Obituary
She was educated in the public schools of Rowan County (Class of 1979) and obtained her Associates Degree in Business from Kings College in Charlotte NC. She was a cheerleader, and cheered for the Carolina Storm, Charlotte's first professional football team.
Mrs. Waddell was a supervisor at Siemens Energy Inc., Houston, TX and a member of the Houston Ladies Cycling Club and Houston Dance Community. She was a member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and served on the Usher Ministry.
In addition to her father, her sister Jeanetta Ford also preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are: her mother Mary Lois Gray of Woodleaf, two sisters: Dorothy Ann Gray of Durham and Leanetta (Thomas) Chambers of Salisbury; two brothers: Clarence (Vicki) Gray, Jr. of Salisbury and Melvin (Venus) Gray of Kannapolis; nine aunts: Betty Jo Wilson of Bronx, NY, Dorothy Reid of Newton, Addie Bee Burnett of Kernersville, Mary Nora Geter, Naomi (Rev. Leon) Watkins, Mary (Elder Leon) Imes, Alice (Henry) Cleveland, Henrietta Gray all of Woodleaf, and Thelma Lazenby of Salisbury; four uncles: John Reid of Cleveland, Ohio, Bishop Ervin Lewis (Evelyn) Gray of Statesville, Bishop Willie Joe (Juanita) Gray, and Raymond (Dorothy) Gray all of Woodleaf; and a host of nieces, including special nieces - Timika Poston and Kenya Ford, nephews, cousins and friends, including special friends - Marteka Fairweather, Cathy Younts, and the Black Girls do Bike Tour de Hood.
Services: The family will receive friends Saturday, July 2, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Freedom United Church of God, Woodleaf, NC and the funeral will follow immediately afterwards. The burial service will be held in church cemetery. Service entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home in Salisbury.
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Tammy Robinson
June 20, 2023
Thinking of you my friend, hard to believe it's been 7 years since you passed. I think of you often and wish you were still with us. Sending love and prayers to all who loved and cherished your friendship x
Anita Stinson Hovis
July 6, 2016
To the Gray/Waddell family, Cindy was a Jewel that can never be replaced. My fond memories with Cindy in High school I will forever treasure. Cindy, your smile, laugh, kind heart, are just a few ways I will remember you. We never reunited together after 1979, but we did have a few chats on Facebook. Your Photos proved you still were the Cindy I remember. You lived such a beautiful life! I won't say we will never see each other again, because if I continue to Trust and Believe in Jesus, we will see each other one day. So Rest, Rest, Rest, my dear friend, classmate and Sister in Christ. I love you Cindy Gray Waddell. West Rowan High School Class of 1979 Classmate.
Trudy Johnson
July 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Suber
July 5, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the Gray family.
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Tony Womble
July 5, 2016
To the Gray family, I'm very sad to hear of Cynthia death. as friends we like some of the same things(coed softball/riding bikes)when she lived in Charlotte.She always made me smile when we would see each other.I will always remember my "Friend". My heart goes out to the Grays family
Karen Wood Branson
July 3, 2016
I was so sad to hear of the death of my friend Cindy. She enjoyed life so much, more than anyone else I know! Cindy was always so kind to everyone. I will miss her greatly, although I know she is enjoying eternal peace. Rest in Peace my friend.
Minister Sheryl (Jeff) Lazenby
July 1, 2016
Our condolences to the Waddell and Gray family. May God give you the Peace that will surpass all your understanding.
The Imes and Santiago Family
July 1, 2016
May God comfort your heart. We know she can never be replaced but hold on to those fond, loving memories each and everyone of you had with her. A special comfort to her mother Mary L., Clarence Jr, Melvin, Leanetta and the neices.
Laddie and Ann Ford
July 1, 2016
To the family of Cynthia Gray Waddell,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Cyndi. Words cannot begin to express the sadness that we know you are feeling right now, but we are here for you and we are praying for you as you mourn this tremendous loss. In the difficult days ahead, cherish the beautiful memories that you have of Cyndi and take comfort in knowing that she is no longer suffering. May God bless you and may the soul of Cyndi rest in the everlasting peace of our Heavenly Father.
He Makes No Mistake
My Father's way may twist and turn,My heart may throb and ache,But in my soul I'm glad to know,
He makes no mistakes,My cherished plans may go astray,
My hopes may fade away,
But still I'll trust my Lord to lead,
For He doth know the way,
Though the night be dark and it may seem,
That day will never break,
I'll pin my faith, my all in Him,
He makes no mistake,
There's so much now I cannot see,
My eyesight's far too dim,
But come what may, I'll simply trust,
And leave it all to Him,
For by and by the mist will lift,
And plain it all He'll make,
Through all the way, though dark to me,
He made not one mistake.
Ernest Cowan
July 1, 2016
A smile on my face an a tear in my heart, you had a good life.
Co-worker and FRIEND!
Younger Family
June 30, 2016
My family and I send our sincere condolences to you for your recent loss. Though words may not soothe your pain, may knowing that those who care and share your grief are praying for your continued strength, courage and endurance during this difficult time, help you to get through it. Psalm 62:6-8
Jacqueline Ijames
June 30, 2016
To the Gray and Waddell family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories can help us cope. Remembering you and the family today and always. Praying that the Lord gives you the strength to make it through each day.
We love you,
The Ijames family
Mildred Montgomery-Harris
June 30, 2016
Mary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Kathy (aka Mavis I) Yount
June 29, 2016
Cynthia, aka Mavis to me was a dear friend. Our time together spans over 30 years. Almost a third of that time we were roomies. I miss her terribly, but believe that I will see her again.
Enjoy Heaven Mavis! One day we will never have to part.
Tana Calloway
June 29, 2016
Our condolences to the families and friends of Cynthia. We worked together in Charlotte years ago at Probation and Parole. She was a delight to be around!
David and Tana Calloway
Eric Peñaloza
June 29, 2016
My condolences to the family of Cynthia. She was a very warm and welcoming person. She was a great colleague and she will be deeply missed.
Jack Watts
June 27, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Waddell family. I worked with Cynthia on a daily basis and will truly miss her. She was always happy and a joy to be around daily. God Bless.
Tammy Robinson
June 27, 2016
My condolences to all the family and friends of Ms. Cynthia. She was full of life and loved her friends, dancing, traveling, biking and her ever changing hairstyles :-) She will be greatly missed by all and she was taken from us way to soon. I am so happy to have been called her friend and since moving away always made the time to make sure I got to see her when we were back in Texas. I will cherish our time together and our last lunch date as it was our last. Now you have all the time to dance all over the sky lovely lady. Love ya xoxox
June 27, 2016
My deepest condolences on your loss.
Bill Huff
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