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Cynthia Burash Obituary
Born: May 23, 1957
Died: February 2, 2023
Cynthia Ann (Murphy) Burash, 65, of Grand Ridge, passed away on February 2, 2023.
Cindy was born on May 23, 1957, to Loney Murphy in Ottawa, IL. After Cindy graduated from Marquette High School in 1975, she went on to have various jobs over the years, including the Reddick Library, Peltier Glass Company, and Tyson Foods.
She retired in 2022, and spent her retired time helping others, socializing with her friends, some overdue travel, and spending quality time with her grandsons.
Cindy was predeceased by her daughter, Brittany Burash and her mother, Loney Murphy.
She is survived by her loving spouse Andrew Burash, daughters Amber Sharp and Jessica (Nate Cordy) Burash, and four grandsons, Bryce and Griffin Sharp and Bailin and Baldur Cordy.
Per Cindy's wishes, no services will be held. She will be laid to rest with her daughter, and a celebration of her life will be held in the future.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia Burash
Jill Conrad
February 12, 2023
My sincere condolences on the passing of my friend Cindy. I enjoyed working with her at Cracker Barrel and out of that came a sweet relationship with both her daughters. I will miss seeing her.
Pat Durdan
February 7, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss.
Jerry urbanec
February 7, 2023
Andy so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family
Kay Hines
February 7, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about Cindy's passing. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
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Carol (Feldberg) Woeckel
February 7, 2023
My student who became my close friend and my life is empty without her. But the memories will always be with me. Peace and comfort to all who are missing her.
Maggie & Carmen Contreras
February 7, 2023
Cindy was truly one of the most giving people I ever knew. She was someone I looked forward to being around and having in my life. I Loved her . My heartfelt thoughts are with her husband Andy , her daughters Amber, Jessica & her Grandsons that meant the whole world to her. She will be deeply missed . She was a true Friend
BettySchillings
February 6, 2023
Going to miss you a lot Cindy I miss you already rest in peace friend, the nosy neighbor
Carol and Dale Grieves
February 6, 2023
We will miss Cindy immensely. She was such a great friend . Our sympathy to her girls and Andy.
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