Cynthia Holton Bean

Cynthia Holton Bean obituary, Wilmington, DE

Cynthia Holton Bean

Cynthia Bean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bennie Smith Funeral Home - Wilmington on Oct. 1, 2024.

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Cynthia Holton Bean was born in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Eleanor Brown and Cornelius Holton on October 10, 1953. She gained her heavenly wings on September 12, 2024.
Cynthia proudly served her country in the United States Army, as a Personnel Management Specialist and earned the National Defense Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal. She served honorably from 1974 to 1977. In the early eighties, she became a special police officer for the State of New Jersey.
Cynthia was a beloved sister to Karen Pettaway, Penny Holton, Jhon Burke, and Cornelius Holton Jr. She was a cherished aunt to Nicki Cook Bwie, Tommy Cook Jr., Carla Givens, Crystal Givens, Timothy Holton, and many other relatives and friends.
Known for her generosity and caring nature, Cynthia was always willing to help others. Her kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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CAMEINE AIKENS

October 13, 2024

Cynthia was my mother's first cousin Breanda Dills (AIKENS). When I first met her, I Thought she was so cool, a strong woman who achieved a lot in her exciting life, she shared with me a few personal stories of her life that I felt connected to. I'm going to miss you asking about me to my mom, how Cameine doing? I remember how she used to cut all that pretty hair short.

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