Cynthia Dianne Jones

Cynthia Dianne Jones obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Cynthia Dianne Jones

Cynthia Jones Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Cynthia Dianne Jones, age 72, of Spindale, NC passed away on Saturday, June
14, 2025 at Fair Haven of Forest City. Cynthia was born on December 21,
1952, and was the daughter of the late Gideon Price Jones and Selma Faye
Bright Jones.
Cynthia graduated from RS Central High School in 1970 and received a
Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University in 1974. In her early adult life,
Cynthia worked as a commercial writer for a local television station in Greenville
NC, before moving back home to Spindale. After returning home, she worked
for Alexander Day Care, The Learning Tree, and Rutherford Life Services where
she made many friends along the way. She was a member of Spencer Baptist
Church. Cynthia was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Gideon Jones.
Left to cherish her memory are her nephew Nicholas Jones and wife Maggie of
Forest City, niece Allison Jones of Rutherfordton, and sister-in-law Debbie
Jones of Rutherfordton, Great Nephews Jacob, Eli, and Theo Jones of Forest
City, as well as many beloved cousins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, June 22nd, 3 PM at
Spencer Baptist Church with Dr. Bruce Caldwell officiating. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Spencer Baptist Church, 187 N Oak St, Spindale,
NC 28160 or the new Rutherford Life Services Performance and Recreation Center Fund. Rutherford Life Services, 230 Fairground Rd., Spindale, NC 28160.

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