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Cynda Gary Obituary
DUSON - Memorial services will be held Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:00 at Christian Center Church in Duson for Cynda Moss Gary, 62, who died on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Oakdale Community Hospital. Pastor and friend, Jody Beard will officiate.
Survivors include her husband, Michael Gary of Lafayette; her brother Asa Moss (Gwen) of Lafayette; sisters Agnes Moreau (David) of Iota, and Nancy Higgins (Paul) of New York. Nieces and nephews include: Aimee M. Morvant, Marie M. Allendorph, Anne M. Segrera, Carole M. Pinell, Asa Moss II, Jill H. Marsh, Katherine Higgins and Brian Higgins.
Cynda was preceded in death by her parents, Asa Victor Moss and Berthilde Hollier Moss. Cynda's sister-in-law, Gwen Moss, passed away 6 hours after Cynda.
Cynda lived most of her life in Lafayette and several years in South Carolina. She loved and was very proud of her nieces and nephews; loved her students; loved teaching, acting, painting, oldies music, her high school classmates, decorating her home, sewing costumes for plays, was always willing to help others in any way imaginable. She was a 1971 graduate of LHS, 1975 of ULL, acquired 2 masters degrees, a Professional Story Teller, volunteered in theater - producing and directing plays for Blythe Players. When Cynda was forced to retire from teaching due to Parkinson's Disease, she became an independent artist while continuing to live in the beautiful Carolina hills. Cynda overcame many obstacles - lung cancer, divorce, Parkinson's Disease - but thanks to her friends, family and her involvement with the underprivileged children of South Carolina, she was able to conquer and manage these challenges. Cynda moved back to Lafayette in 2009, to be near family and friends due to her failing health. In 2012, she reunited with and married Michael Gary, her 8th grade sweetheart and love of her life. Cynda was the founder of PEPP (Positive Experiences for Parkinsons Patients) in Lafayette.
Words of encouragement and donations for final expenses can be mailed to Michael Gary, P. O. Box 640, Maurice, LA 70555.
Visitation and service will be held Friday from 10:00 till 12:00 at the Christian Center Church, 315 Lagneaux Rd. Duson, LA 70529.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cynda Gary
Jane cottingham
April 30, 2017
I knew Cynda in Greenville a few years ago and wished I had known her much longer. Cynda taught me about living with what we are given and what courage and tenacity she showed at every juncture. What a beautiful table she set and her wall murals..
Thrilled when she reunited with Gary and she had several years of loving bliss which she so deserved. She gave me a copy of her Chrismas book .. will cherish that and what a magnificent human being Cynda Moss was to all she knew therefore loved .. RIP dear Sister!
BJ Abraham
September 7, 2015
I met Cynda in 1997 when we were in graduate school together working on our Masters Degree in Storytelling at ETSU. We quickly became friends. I spent the night at her house many times on the way to and from storytelling festivals and events in TN until she moved back "home." And I spent weekends with her. I was on that trip to Canada with her and Chris! I marveled at her many talents. She was SO creative. If she wanted something, she just found a way to make it herself! And she was so generous. When I made my only storytelling CD, Cynda spent many hours designing the jacket cover for me and of course wanted no payment for it. I am so sorry to hear of her untimely passing. My sympathy to her husband and family.It is a great loss. "B.J." Abraham
Frank and Avis Domingue
September 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathy. We are part of the Parkinson support group in Lafayette,La. We appreciate Cynda's efforts to establish our group. God Bless.
Chris Landry
September 4, 2015
Cynda, you were a talented beautiful woman. May you rest in peace. I pray for Cynda's family.
Emaline Burnette
September 4, 2015
My heart goes out to you, Gary. I knew Cynda for many years back in Greenville. We shared many laughs and a few tears through our times together. She was a lovely, passionate, talented woman and will be missed by so many.
Christopher Lane
September 3, 2015
My condolences to Michael Gary and to Cynda's family. She was a special friend for me during the time she was in South Carolina; we travelled together to California, Canada and the UK.
You're at Peace, dear Cynda!
Sally Maxey
September 3, 2015
Your life was driven by Purpose and Serving, Cynda. I learned so very much from you, and am honored to have called you my friend!!
Marie "Mel" Moreau
September 3, 2015
Cynda was such a courageous woman! May the Lord welcome her home with opened arms!
She will truly be
Missed by so many friends and family.
Dr. Jay Rao, LSUMC
September 3, 2015
I am sorry to hear about Cynda. She fought Parkinson's disease with a brave and positive outlook. She provided comfort and support to other patients with PD through the support group that she established. She was a real leader.
Fran Higgins
September 3, 2015
Sympathies to Cynda's husband and family. Cynda was a friend of many. years in SC. I will miss her visits. She was a talented caring person. She will be missed.
Sharon Venable
September 3, 2015
God bless you cynda . I know your with god and around all the angels and free of pain. You suffered long enough now you can rest
My deepest condolences go to family and mike for the love and happiness y'all found throughout the years. You were an awesome friend through high school and helped make our graduating class of 71 awesome god bless you rip my friend...
Roland Bienvenu
September 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to Cynda's family. I knew Cynda during my high school and college years, and will always have fond memories of her! Like many others, we found each other through Facebook a few years ago; I am pleased that we were able to connect through that medium.
Rhonda Ross
September 2, 2015
Nancy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Cynda. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
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