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Cindy Shelley-Fincher Obituary
May 29, 1951 - October 20, 2013
Cindy Shelley-Fincher, 62, died Monday morning at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, California. She was born to Mildred Fern and John Shelley, and raised in Modesto where she attended Grace M. Davis High School until 1969. There she met her first husband, Steve Hopfensperger, whom she had her daughter Corey. As does happen too often in young love, she divorced and went on to remarry. In her second marriage, Cindy had her son Zefferey, and (step) daughter Tonya. Cindy worked for FMC in Modesto from 1978 until the closure of the company in 1986. She also worked in the past at Gallo Glass, Kraft-General Foods, and then disability until her death. Cindy had a special kind of love and compassion for both people and animals. Anyone that knew Cindy knew she wore her heart on her sleeve, and then would give you the shirt off of her back to help. In 2002, Cindy became a proud Grandmother for the first time to Tatum, then again in 2005 to Gabriel. "Grammy" loved to brag about her beautiful grandkids and is already missed terribly. Cindy is survived by her daughter Corey Schaffer, step daughter Tonya Delgado, her son Zeffery Paul Fincher, and son-in-law, Todd Schaffer. She adored her grandchildren Tatum Schaffer, Gabriel Fincher, Erika Preciado, and Gabriella Delgado. Cindy was known to be called "mom" to many, as well as best friend. She was loved by so many because of her humble and big heart, which she would attribute to having because of her love for God. She is already truly missed.
Private graveside services are being held on Friday, October 25th, 2013 at Wood Colony Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, 4:30pm.
Cindy's family requests that if you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please donate/mail to: Stanislaus County Animal Services Agency, 3647 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, Ca. 95358 (209) 558-7387 www.stancounty.com/animalservices.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Cindy Shelley-Fincher
Zeffery
May 26, 2025
I miss you so much mommy I wish I had you here with me still life is so hard mom now I understand what you always would tell me I wish I would have paid more attention
Grammy and Gabriel
Corey Schaffer
October 20, 2014
Corey Schaffer
October 20, 2014
It's already been a year that you left me. It seems so unreal....I'm in disbelief even today. Although you are always close to me, it just isn't the same and never will be. I miss you more than anything Momma...I LOVE YOU
Tatum and her Grammy at Christmas
Corey Schaffer
October 20, 2014
Tatum and her Grammy
Corey Schaffer
October 20, 2014
Tatum misses you so much mom...we all do
Zeffery P Fincher
June 24, 2014
Its been 246 days since you started your walk to heaven. I love so much momma. See you soon
Karen Vartanian Mannis
December 17, 2013
I just heard about Cindy passing. My prayers are with the family. May Cindy's faith be an anchor for you all now. Hold fast to the faith and you will meet again. Cindy and her mom, Mildred were an ever present source of fun in my childhood. My mom, Billie and Mildred and us kids made many vacation trips together. I have very fond memories of them all!! God bless and comfort all who loved her.
zeffery fincher
December 16, 2013
I love and miss you so much Mommy i dont know how to move on i cant move on and i am so scared. Without you here in this world with me what do i do its just like we talked about b4 momma im by myself i need you to hold me. I dont want to live but i have to until i make it to the pearly gates of heaven to be with you and grandma i love you and miss you every second of every day love your son Zeffy poopy......
Your smile always lightened my heart!
jennifer mc
December 7, 2013
jennifer mc
December 6, 2013
I wish that I could just call you..... I cant believe that your not here anymore.I didn't even get to say goodbye. I miss you so very much.
December 4, 2013
I miss you every hour of the day my dear friend ...Janet
Your Daughter
November 20, 2013
I miss my Momma....
jennifer mcclelen
October 29, 2013
We are so sorry for this tragic loss.seems like last week or so that I saw you,,you looked so beautiful,,your hair was,so petty I told her.she was so full of smiles,and always liked to laugh.Cindy became a second mom to me,,,a good neighbor,a cherished friend,,,a shoulder to cry on ,,when the going got rough she was there to rely on.Cindy lee ,,became my family,,I'm so sorry to you Corey,zeffery,Tonya for your loss.she was a wonderful lady.I am glad to have had her in our lives.love,,always,jennifer,brad,Taylor ann
October 25, 2013
Corey & Zeff We are so sad to hear about your Moms passing. We had some good times together & think of all of you often. We will remember her with smiles. Love Gail & Rich Womack
Becky (Cook) Maples
October 25, 2013
My Beautiful Cousin, I didn't get to see you often since I live out of state but thought about you often. I still can't believe that you have went to that heavenly home but now you can catch up with your momma & my momma. I know you will be missed by so many. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone that loved you. R.I.P. my dear cousin I Love You
Janet McCormack
October 24, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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