Cynthia Gayle Knisley

Cynthia Gayle Knisley obituary

Cynthia Gayle Knisley

Cynthia Knisley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Cynthia Gayle Knisley, age 68, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on March 25, 1957 in Baltimore City County, Maryland, a daughter of the late Jerry Edward Wright and the late JoAnn Cook Wright.

Cindy was a painter who loved her dogs and her neighbors.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Jeremy Barlow and Delany Barlow; sister, Beverly (Clay) Cuthbertson of Crossnore, NC; brother, Jerry Edward (Sandy) Wright II of Newland, NC; three grandchildren.

Arrangements are pending at this time.

Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net

The care of Cindy and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.

(828) 733-2121

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