I just want you to know you are being thought of. Taken from those who loved you far too soon, enjoy the welcome embrace of God. Much love.

It's been a year since my sweet friend went home to be with our Lord. I miss her every day but am so thankful for all the fun times she and I shared. She was more than a friend to me. She was a big sister, a spiritual leader, and inspiration to me. My thoughts and prayers are with her Mother, her Aunt , children and grandchildren . Thinking of and remembering my sweet friend today and always.

My thoughts and prayers and hugs are with you all and especially the children and grandchildren. Rachel, from what I knew of your mother, she was definitely a godsend!!! I truly wish I had got to know her better!!! Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

Cindy willingly took lowly jobs that others might not want, and was a diligent worker.    She was kind and helpful in various ways to the needy, to missionaries, as to the Lord.  She prayed for us for many years, for her family, as well as for other friends.    Everything she did for God's children, she did for the King of kings!   I am thankful she was my friend, and I look forward to seeing her in Heaven.

There are many wonderful things I can say about my mother.  I wanted to mention a few that stand out in my mind the most.
 
         She had an incredible work ethic.  She worked very hard, single-handedly supporting our family. As a mother myself, I honestly don't know how she managed it all. She often worked 2 and 3 jobs simultaneously, putting food on the table, clothes on our back and a roof over our head.  She never asked for a handout and never complained.  Her employers were fortunate to have her in their ranks.
 
        My mom was kind to everyone.  She was always thinking of others. She was a wonderful friend to so many. She gave so much of herself to others, she seldom had anything left for herself.  I can remember one time when she bought a hot meal for a homeless person, and this was how she lived her life day to day.
 
       My mom was a woman of faith who loved God and the Bible.  She enjoyed going to church and singing hymns. She enjoyed teaching children's Sunday school, serving as an interpreter for the deaf at church and working as a teacher at a local Christian school.  She didn't pay her faith lip service, she practiced what she believed.  She never cursed, drank, and tried to stay true to her principles even when it was not convenient or easy.
 
       Not a lot of people knew it(my mom was never one to brag), but my mom had a lot of natural creative talent and artistic ability.  She was so creative and skilled at decorating, making crafts and painting pictures. She could take almost any thing and use her creativity to turn it into something beautiful. Art, especially painting, was something she was truly passionate about and she always seemed so happy and at peace when she had the time, means and opportunity to pursue this passion of hers. Unfortunately, she was not often able to persue this passion as much as she would have liked due to the financial burden of singlehandedly supporting her family. I wish that she had had more time and opportunity to do the things she enjoyed most and share it with others.
 
       Last, but certainly not least, my mom was a wonderful grandmother to all six of her grandchildren, including my own 3 children. Even though she didn't have much of her own, she always tried to do something special for her grandkids on their birthdays and on holidays. She was so proud of all her grandkids and wanted nothing but the best for them. I wish they all could have gotten the chance and had had the time to get to know her better.


By:
Cindy's youngest daughter, Maria.

To my daughter Cindy's children and grandchildren,
   My heart is broken, such a special daughter, I have many wonderful memories to keep in my heart, her brother Kenny sends his condolences also, I would like to be there, but I am unable to be. Will miss her wonderful calls.  Love you all.  Gramma Joyce

Cindy;s family,
   You have my deepest sympathy, I never got to meet Cindy, but your grandmother and I have been friends since 1st grade. Remember all the memories and keep her in your heart.

Josiah, Rachel, Chris, Jr., and Maria, What a wonderful tribute to your mother. She loved you all so much, and always ask prayer for you. We at Lighthouse always kept y'all in our prayers. I just got moved back to Newberry and was so looking forward to going to lunch with her again. It is a comfort to know the next time she and I eat together will be in Heaven. She blessed my life so much just knowing her. I shall miss her smile and happy greeting on Sundays. I don't think I know anyone who showed the fruits of the Holy Spirit as well as she. I count her not only as my sister in Christ, but my friend as well. I pray our Lord hugs y'all right now and fills you with his grace. It was a true honor to know Cindy and I thank God he let me know her. Please know you are not alone. Love you in the Lord.

Thoughts and prayers for the family.

Rachel, Chris, Josiah, and Maria, I was do sad to hear about your mother. Don't know if you remember me or not but we all worked together at Walmart. Your mother and I worked in the same dept. She wasa specially lady and will be missed. Lost track of her after she left from Walmart but never forgot her. One of the sweetest and hard working people I know. All of you are remembered in my prayers.

Cindy was a special person, a kind gentle soul who worked hard and loved Jesus; I always wished I could know her better. She will be sorely missed!  China Fluno

The last text I received from my mother on 11 November, seven days before she passed away was this:

Mom: "Rachel, I hope you had a nice Veteran's day. Thanks for all you and David have done for our country. Hug the babies for me.
Love Mom."

Me: "I will do. Thank you."

Mom: "You are so very welcome :)"

That was the last time I communicated with her. Now I keep checking my phone, refusing to accept she is no longer on the other side. I wish I had taken more time and said more in my last text. There will be no texts, no letters, no calls from her this Thanksgiving or Christmas.

I know she has found peace. I miss her. I wish things could have been better for her. 

Say everything you need to say today because there are no guarantees of an opportunity later.

Goodbye Mom. It is finally your turn to rest.

I was not privileged to know Cindy as much I would have liked. The few times I met Ms Cindy, I was struck with her kindness and peace of God that she possessed that passes understanding. I will always remember her as a Goodly example for my own life.

I Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen ye love, in whom though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory
I Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye put to silence the ignorance of foolish men

I really thank the Lord for the fellowship of Cindy Severn in person and by mail for the last 37 years, these verses remind me of her. I wish there were more people like her. She was a wonderful example of Christianity to me. I had no idea the Lord would be taking her so soon.
I really miss her and wish I could have had more fellowship with her, this is an understatement. Thank you Lord Jesus for sending Cindy.
Dianne Barrouk

Please join friends and family for a Memorial Service:

Saturday 5 December 2015 at 3:00 pm.
Lighthouse Baptist Church
1717 Dixie Drive
Newberry, SC 29108

In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to:
Lighthouse Baptist Church
P.O. Box 1022
Newberry, S.C. 29108

Any donations directly to the family will be applied to a college fund for her 6 surviving grandchildren.

Our prayers are with all of you--her children, her grandchildren, her mom, and her aunt. We miss her very much, too. Cindy loved her Lord and her family, as well as her friends. We know we’ll see her again, because she put her trust in the Lord Jesus, who died for her sins and ours; until then, she is experiencing “fulness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

We don't know when our time will come but when it does , it is those we leave behind that bear the weight of profound loss. With every tear and every loving thought and word that weight becomes ever so slightly lighter but lighter nonetheless. Allow me to help shoulder this weight in your time of sorrow. Your mother was a hard working, kind soul that loved her children and grandchildren very much. May the love she had for you all be returned to her a thousandfold in heaven. May the weight of sorrow you feel now be lessened by the love left behind. My thoughts are with you.

My heart goes out to each of you. Your Mom was a gentle, precious lady. She was loved by all. She was a great friend to me. A wonderful, hard working coworker who was always willing to help anyone who needed it. I loved her and considered her a sister . She will definitely be missed by everyone at work, her church, her family and friends. I know she is resting well in the arms of her Heavenly Father. We cry because we miss her but we will see her again in Heaven. I love you Mrs. Cindy!