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1936
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2024
Cynthia Carson Obituary
January 21, 1936 - December 29, 2024
Selma, North Carolina - Cynthia O'Neil Carson peacefully left this earth for heaven on December 29, 2024. Born in Moriah, New York, Cynthia was the youngest child of Faye Patten O'Neil & Charles Van Rensselaer O'Neil. In addition to her parents, Cynthia was predeceased by her four brothers and eight sisters, grandson Spencer Bennett, and great grandsons Micah Smith and Shane Draken. She is survived by seven children: Leeann Howe (Steven Kneifel) of Selma, NC, David Crossman (Laurie) of Lake Luzerne, NY, Daniel Bennett of Selma, NC, Maureen Bennett of Durham, NY, Lisamarie Valla (Robert) of Greenville, NY, Cynthia Casey (Alan) of Smithfield, NC, and Myron "Sam" Bennett Jr. of Lake Luzerne, NY; and grandchildren - Philip, Tanya, Aaron, Matthew, Errol, Elizabeth, Zachary, Cassandra, Kyle, Courtney, Sydney, Candice, Justen, Keith, Heather, Hope and Trevor; 21 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren! She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, honorary children, grandchildren, and many friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Cynthia's memory to the SPCA or Johnston County Animal Shelter, 115 Shelter Way, Smithfield, NC 27577. A Celebration of life will be held at the home of Cynthia and Alan Casey, 770 Hill Road, Smithfield, NC on January 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences can be left at caseyfh.com.
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Tim O´Neil
January 7, 2025
To all of my wonderful cousins; I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Cynt was an amazing person! We have a copy of her "Love, Faith & Lima Beans" story! The last of the O´Neil siblings . I will keep you all in my prayers
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