Cynthia Sue Gentry
April 2, 1941 ~ June 20, 2020
Born in:
Quincy, IL
Resided in:
Stone Mountain, GA
Cynthia (Cindy) Gentry, 79, of Stone Mountain, passed away on June 20, 2020. Born and raised in Quincy, IL. on April 2, 1941, she later moved to Rockford, Il and Roanoke, VA and has lived the last 31 years in Stone Mountain, GA. Cindy graduated from Quincy High School in 1959. On June 10, 1960, she married her high school sweetheart, G. Floyd Gentry. This past June 10th they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
She was a member of the order of Rainbow for Girls.
Cindy worked at Pine Ridge Elementary School in DeKalb County, GA. as Food Service Manager for 21 years. She took great pride in her work – and her school received multiple awards of excellence because of her leadership.
She was a great mother, loved her grandchildren unconditionally, always put her family first, and was a selfless and consistent giver.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Scharnhorst, sister Barbara Jean Scharnhorst, her parents who raised her Dorothy and Howard Koch.
She is survived by her husband, G. Floyd Gentry, her daughter Laura Gentry-Nerenberg (Bruce) and son Todd Gentry (Daphne), her granddaughters Sydney, Kendall and Kennedy, her brother Ren Scharnhorst and sister-in-law Marcia Scharnhorst, brother Lynn Scharnhorst and sister-in-law Sandy Scharnhorst, and a number of brother in in-laws, sister in laws, nieces, nephews ,cousins, and friends.
Per family request, instead of flowers, donations should be made to St Jude’s Children Hospital at stjude.org or Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Dear Ms. Vicki, Thank you for your kind and compassionate words.
Laura Gentry and Family
Cindy,
Eddie and I want to share how much we loved you (and Floyd). From the first time we met, you took us in as your own. We have shared holidays and just plain old regular days together, and one is just one fond memory after the next. We will tell stories and share memories when ever we are with Todd, Daph, and the girls to always keep your memories close to our hearts. May you Rest In Peace knowing how loved you are❤️
My condolences to you, Floyd and your family. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you both but we had a long friendship. I was so hoping you both would attend our last reunion but not everyone knows each other’s situation. My heart and prayers are with you all along with tons of memories. Stay healthy and please stay in touch.
When I think of Cindy I remember family get-togethers and holidays spent down at “camp” and in my mind’s eye I can still see her playing badminton and laughing. In the slightly competitive “girls-against-the-guys” game, she was helpful and supportive when I miss-hit and didn’t serve well; such a fond memory of her.
Cindy will remain in my thoughts, as a kind, encouraging and fun-loving person.
Please know that you-all are in my prayers.
Thank you Maria. Wishing you and Rick all the best.
Todd
Maria,thank you for your kind words and memories of Mom. I would love to catch up with you and Rick and stay in touch…
With fond thoughts and memories
Laura Gentry Nerenberg
What a great lady. She was very fun and always brought made us laugh.
Laura
Kelly hat was one of the most beautiful and kind things I have ever read. I love you very much Kelly — you have always been like a little brother to me. I will carry out mom’s wishes, and I will always be there for you the way that she was for you.
Dear Mommy, I will miss you and think of you every day of my life. I know you have never really left me. We are always together in our hearts forever and can always meet in our dreams.
XOXOXO L.