Cindy was born on December 6, 1950, in Peoria, to Robert D. and Pauline (Curless) Downing. She married Charles Brackett from Chillicothe, Illinois and together they had two children. He preceded her in death on December 29, 2021.
Also preceding her in death are her parents.
Cindy is survived by her children, Christopher Charles (Jodi) Brackett, and Michelle Lynn (Jeremy) Bullard; her grandchildren, Zane Eugene Bullard and Tripp Charles Bullard; and her dearest, loving, one of a kind sister, Margaret Carlson.
Cindy grew up in Chillicothe and graduated from Chillicothe High School. She went on to attend Illinois State University where she received her Bachelor's degree. Cindy was a cherished 4th grade teacher at Monroe Grade School in Bartonville from November, 1972, until her retirement in May, 2007.
She loved reading, sitting in the sun, going to the beach, spending time with her children, and attending as many of her grandsons' baseball and basketball games as she could. Cindy dedicated her life to children, her warmth and kindness touching the lives of everyone she encountered. With her infectious smile and laughter, she could light up any room she entered. Cindy's passing left the world a bit dimmer, and Heaven so much brighter. She will be missed by so many.
A Visitation will be held at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 5pm-7pm. A Memorial service will be held at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11am, with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Bartonville American Legion at 12:30pm.
Words of comfort can be shared with the Brackett-Bullard family at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com
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