BURLESON-Cindy Ford passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at the age of 47.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11 A.M. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Brown Owens & Brumley’s Joe B. Brown Memorial Chapel.
Cindy was born Friday, September 28, 1973 in Peoria, Illinois to Charles and Nancy Turner. She graduated from Elmwood High School in Elmwood, Illinois and later attended Illinois Central College. Cindy’s career encompassed a wide range of roles across diverse industries from hospital emergency room assistant and county jail technician to her more advanced roles as Legal Assistant at a law firm & Graphics Coordinator at an HR firm. Her professionalism, polish & efficiency earned her increasingly responsible roles supporting Executive Leadership Team members as Sr. Executive Assistant at Alcon Laboratories from where she retired in 2020. Cindy served as a volunteer at Huguley Hospital. She had a soft spot for the elderly and had a gift for interacting with patients.
She had an exceptional eye for style and detail and enjoyed looking for unique accent items at Canton First Monday Trade Days. She took pride in her home and yard & enjoyed home improvement projects. She adored her English Mastiffs and treated them as if they were additional kids. She loved cooking and experimenting with new recipes. In high school she worked at a family restaurant where she baked allof their pies earning recognition in a local newspaper.
Cindy had a great love of family, especially her husband and son. She loved hosting cookouts, organizing spontaneous camping trips & creating last minute Halloween costumes. She loved Christmas & all of its traditions, including hosting the family annual Christmas cookie baking day for 20 years. Each Christmas she strived to have the most memorable gift (good or bad) at the family white elephant gift exchange. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend and will be deeply missed.
Cindy is preceded in death by her father, Charles Turner; and brother, David Turner.
SURVIVORS: Husband of 26 years, Ralph Ford; mother, Nancy Turner; son, Matthew Ford and fiancé, Hannah Batten; daughter, Shona Ford and fiancé, Joey Sears; son, Nathan Ford; twin sister, Wendy Landon and husband, Joe; sister, Lori Dulock and husband, Tim; brother, Greg Turner and wife, Donna; sister, Peggy Loser and husband, Ferman; brother, Chris Turner and wife, Vickie; grandchildren, Makenna, Camdin, Rylan, Leland and Emellie; her beloved furry friends, Maddie and Grace; and numerous friends.
Brown Owens & Brumley Family Funeral Home
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Alayne Hartranft
RIP sweet Cindy. My condolences to all.
Larry ford
Cindy your creativity and fun for adventure will be greatly missed. Reliving the memories of your Halloween costumes you made for Ralph and Joe will never be forgotten. Sister inlaw I will miss your smile and you laugh greatly.
Tonya Helfrich
We will miss you so much! You are the strongest most selfless person I have ever known. I am blessed to have been able to call you my friend. Rest easy strong warrior we have it from here. We will also look after Wendy and keep her in line. As well as your adoring husband and Matthew. Love you always!
Kathy Gonzales
Today We say Goodby to Our Beautiful Niece Cindy Ford. We were Blessed to Have Cindy in Our Life and We shall Miss You Always, We will keep You in our Heart and in Our Prayers. Go Home to Our Lord In Heaven and Know that We will all be Together One Day, We Love You Cindy Ford, Always and Forever, Your Aunt and Uncle, Kate and Zeke
Dawn L Montoya
Cindy, you will be missed by all who had the honor to meet you. You’re an inspiration and an excellent role model for many. Love you, Dawn
Dawn L Montoya
Cindy, you will be missed by all who had the honor to meet you. You’re an inspiration and an excellent role model for many. Thank you for being a rock for my brother and nephew. You’ll forever be in my thoughts, prayers and our heart. Love you, Dawn
Angelica Grande
Hi, Mr Ford, (Ramon) receive our condolences from the Grande Family! Too young, too nice, too good, a beautiful human been, the best neighbor, a great mother.
You’ll be missed Cindy!!!!
Leonard Mestas
We will always have you in our hearts and prayers, my cousin loves you so much. We know that you will be looking down and protect those that you love.
Eloy & Patty Sena
Ralph and Matthew I know words cannot heal the pain you are going through. But please accept our heartily condolences on the loss of Our beautiful Niece Cindy . Our prayers are always with you both and family during this time of difficulty. May God watch over you both and help to heal your heart’s. R.I.P. my beautiful Angel. Uncle Eloy & Auntie Patty
Ricardo & Jessica Romero
Our sincerest condolences for the loss of this beautiful woman. May God watch over all of you at this difficult time. We love you all and will keep you in our prayers.
Jaclyn Carthel
I know that I am deeply blessed to have been even a small part of this amazing woman’s life. My heart and prayers are with Ralph Matthew and family. And I thank God that she is cancer free and walking the streets of gold in her Fathers house.
Ross Ford
What a WONDERFUL tribute to a beautiful Lady!!!! This breaks my heart for Ralph, Matthew and her entire family. You will be missed Miss Cindy
Brad & Julie Bettis
I’m so glad We were able to meet sweet Cindy and Ralph. Praying for comfort during this time!
Ida L Ford
Cindy, You will always be in my mind and in my heart. Thank you for being the best daughter in law and friend a mom could have. I miss you so much. Be with GOD honey, and get rest. I will ALWAYS love you.
Coleen Benavidez
Coleen Benavidez
June 4, 2021 at 9:32 am
My dearest family, It was so hard to hear about Cindy. She was such a wonderful woman with all the grace and poise to go with it. My deepest sympathies to all she left behind. I will always remember you as a beautiful part of our family. God Bless you, we will always love you, RIP
Olivia McMasters
My deepest condolences to you all. I grew close to Cindy when we both worked for a HR consulting firm and she made my day brighter and full of laughs when I was having a challenging day. Heaven has received another angel and know she will continue to protect and bring joy to you even though she is no long present. Memories of her will live on forever.
Bless you all,
Olivia
Linda Stalsby
Ralph,
My deepest condolences to you and your family through this difficult time of sorrow.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette Frantom
I am heartbroken that this precious, beautiful person is no longer with us and I’m even more heartbroken for her entire family who loved and supported her through her battle with this horrible disease. I do find comfort, however, that Cindy had a personal relationship with Jesus and is with Him at this time. We will all see you Cindy, in what will seem as a blink of an eye to you. We will miss you and you will be in our hearts forever.
Lisa Tomlinson
As my heart is heavy and my eyes fill with tears, I can only think of what Cindy would have said or done during anytime someone needed her. She loved on them and served them! We spent many evenings walking and talking. I enjoyed Cindy and Wendy on these walks! Ralph, Matthew, Wendy and all the family, I wish for you peace, and a strong hold on memories! She was a strong, beautiful person inside and out, and such a joy! She will be missed by all who were fortunate to know her! God Bless and love you all!!
Dot, Kevin and Girls
Ralph and Matthew, it’s taken me a few days to try and find the “right” words to leave my condolences for such a horrific loss. This morning sitting here I realized there are no words. I wished we could be sitting right next to the both of you and family to listen and share wonderful, memorable (how much crap she gave uncle) stories, to cry, hug and just sit. Unfortunately we have to from miles away. Meeting Cindy and spending time with you all was such and honor. Her absolute humble, creative, welcoming and feisty side will not be forgotten. I pray you both find comfort in knowing how much she is loved, respected and remembered by so many and from miles away so many are with you ❤️ May the love of our Lord fill you and surround you daily. We love you all so very much. Ralph THANK YOU for sharing such a beautiful soul with our family
Donna Turner
Cindy…. I will miss you so very much! What a sweet and fun sister in law you have been. I will treasure my memories of being with you. God has added a sweet soul to his paradise!
Blessings to all whom you loved dearly!
I Love you!
Donna
Raymond and Lourie Esquibel
Our sincere condolences to Ralph, Matthew and the family. May our prayers and God help to heal, comfort and guide you through your grief. May all the memories with beautiful Cindy bring smiles, warmth and laughs as you reflect on the life you shared. Know we will continue to lift you in prayer, all the days ahead. We love you
Deborah Edmonds
Cindy was my co-worker but, more importantly, my friend. She will be missed, both professionally and personally.
Ralph and Matthew were her world! My condolences to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Deborah Edmonds
Chessa Leithmann
I so so sorry for your loss. She’s home now and with all of you always. Grief from loss comes in waves. Be patient with it and check on each other. All my love and strength to you all.
Courtney Ruiz
I am so grateful to have gotten the chance to work with Cindy. Even though she was just a few years older than me, Cindy was my role model. She was smart and confident, she was funny and compassionate with a heart of gold, but she also wasn’t afraid to stand up for herself. She was all the things I aspire to be. I owe so much of where I am in my career to Cindy. She pushed me and believed in me and had more confidence in me than I ever had in myself. Cindy was an incredible person; everyone needs a person like Cindy in their life. I will miss her tremendously.
Prayers for peace and comfort for her family.
Kim Johnson
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for your family. She was so blessed to have so many people that loved her.
Bob Kim
I had the privilege of working with Cindy at Alcon. She was wonderful to work with and kept me out of trouble like no one else. She always spoke lovingly about Matthew and Ralph, true gentlemen I had the pleasure of meeting. I am so sorry for your loss.
fred guerard
Cindy was extraordinarily competent and the best colleague anyone can hope for. Her sense of humor was able to diffuse any situation, and her presence was enjoyed by all in the office. She had the most positive outlook on any situation, even the toughest, and her courage in the last couple of years was remarkable. All my thoughts are with Ralph, Matthew, and her family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Peter Gonzales
Ralph and Matthew, we are very sorry for your loss and pray for you both. We will always remember when Cindy and both of you guy’s came to New Mexico visiting. We saw the love all of you had for each other and knew how special of a family you are, all of you were truly blessed to have each other in this life. Cindy, we will miss your laughter, your presence and your kindness. We know our Lord will take care of you now and you will watch over your family. RIP…Pete, Amelia, Liam and Anneliese Gonzales
Cyndi Phillips
Cindy was a coworker and she will be so missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Angie Mathis
Ralph, Matthew, Wendy, Peggy and all the extended family — I am so very sorry for your loss. Cindy was a beloved colleague and a treasured friend like no other; we shared a love of home improvement and all things Donald J. Trump. She had the best sense of humor and walked in the office every day with a smile and a confident attitude. I miss her feistiness and determination. She was as tough a fighter as I have ever known, and she fiercely loved her family. Trust that she is now at peace and no longer suffering, in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Julia Daniel
Ralph. I am so sorry about Cindy’s passing. She was such a beautiful woman. I know this is a difficult time for the family, but I just wanted you to know I am thinking about you. Blessings.
Darla Farrel
To ALL of Cindy’s family, I cannot express how sad I am with the loss of your precious loved one. I am so sorry I didn’t get to know Cindy better these last several years since they moved to Texas. Try to remember how wonderful Heaven is and how good she is feeling today being in that beautiful place with her Heavenly Father now.
May the Good Lord Bless and keep you all in His heart to help comfort you in this hard time of sorrow and grief. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone of you as well.
Elena and Dr. Thomas Yorio
Dear Wendy and Family,
May your dear sister Cindy’s spirit envelop the air you breathe with eternal love, beauty, laughter, and benevolent peace! As a living tribute twenty-five trees will be planted in our State’s forests in her memory. May she Rest In Peace devoid of pain forever. With all our synergies, love and prayers, Tom and Elena
Chris & Vickie Turner
Cindy was Chris’s sister & my sister in law, he says there is so many memories that he does want to pick one, him and Wendy and Cindy grew up together ❤ he always had their back, he will love her and miss forever. I will miss her laugh the way she loved her family,she was a blessing from God,we talked about God and the way believe in Him I know where she is now in Heaven fishing with dad I would like to think the fishing part.
Ralph and Matthew we love you both and are truly sorry for your loss!