Cynthia Louise Raynor

Cynthia Louise Raynor obituary, Gallatin, TN

Cynthia Louise Raynor

Cynthia Raynor Obituary

Visit the Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville website to view the full obituary.

Cynthia Louise Raynor, affectionately known as Cindy, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with appendix cancer. She was born on December 30, 1958, in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

Cindy graduated from Meadville High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in English from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, in 1980.

Cindy worked in IT until the birth of her son, Jason, after which she devoted herself fully to being a loving and dedicated mother and homemaker. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, caring heart, sense of humor, and love of food. Cindy enjoyed travel, books, games, Jazzercise, Yoga, walks and her grandchildren. Her faith was a guiding light in her life — she began each day with Bible study and prayer, which brought her strength and peace throughout her illness.

Cindy’s legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith will continue to inspire all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.

Cindy is survived by her devoted spouse of 42 years, Barry Raynor; her son, Jason Raynor (Samantha); and their children, Brooks and Margot (beloved grandchildren).

She also leaves behind her mother, Peggy Spaulding; her sisters, Kimberly Goss and Melissa Drake; her step-mom, Sidney Knapp, brother-in-law, Craig Raynor; her sister-in-law, Cynthia Dobbins (Dean); and many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cindy was predeceased by her father, David M. Knapp; her brother, David B. Knapp; and her stepfather, James H. Spaulding.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Sumner Funeral & Cremation Lakeside, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075, and again on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 1729 Stop Thirty Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 P.M. with Father Dan Steiner, Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund in support of cancer research and care at http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/InMemoryofCindy or you can mail a check to:

Jimmy Fund Walk

Attn: 1017240

P.O. Box 3595

Boston, MA 02241-3595

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sumner Funeral and Cremation Lakeside - Hendersonville

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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