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Cynthia Jane Hudgens-Sauder, 75, of Westfield, IN, formerly of Roanoke, IL passed away on Friday morning, November 3, 2023, at her home.
Cynthia was born May 7, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Edward and Dorothy (Houghton) Hudgens.
She is survived by her husband, Les Sauder of Westfield, IN, formerly of Roanoke, IL and six children. Michelle (Shawn) Mason of Knoxville, IL; Tyson (Melanie) Smith of Orlando, FL; Candice (Dan) Silverthorn of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; Tiffany (Ryan) Parkin of Westfield, IN; Heather (Mike) Powell of Marquette Heights, IL; Rachel (Dave) Brooks of China Springs, TX; and 12 grandchildren Reagan, Morgan, Colton, Tyson Jr., Taylor, Trissity, Tressley, Trinity, Samantha, Carrington, Greyson and Kellen and one great granddaughter, Lily. Also surviving are her two brothers, Steve Hudgens of Arizona and Lance (Jacque) Hudgens of South Carolina; brother-in-law, Bruce (Rita) Sauder of IL; and sister-in-law, Pat Sauder of IL.
Cynthia was the owner of Peoria Jewelry Company and a consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics for over thirty-five years. She dedicated her life to loving her family and friends and sharing the love of Jesus. She shared her sparkle and radiant smile with everyone she met, and she will be greatly missed.
She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, IL where funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday November 10, 2023. Visitation will precede the service at the church from 10-11:45am. Burial will be at the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Roanoke, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church or Roanoke Apostolic Nursing Home. Condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com
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