Cynthia "Cindy" Langston

Cynthia Anne was the first of three children born to the late Joe Ray Langston and Dorothy Ann Langston of Booneville, Mississippi. She was born December 7, 1954. Cindy died peacefully in her sleep at her Jackson, Mississippi home on October 26, 2013.

“Cindy” is survived by her beloved sons, Casey Langston Lott (Amanda) and Robert Bryce Lott (Amanda) of Booneville, her mother, Dorothy Ann Langston of Booneville, her brothers, Joey Langston (Tracie) of Booneville, and Shane Langston (Rebecca) of Southlake, Texas. “Cin-Cin” was a grandmother to Cade Langston Lott (6), Cohen Bruce Lott (2), and Camden Lee Lott (6 months). Cindy is also survived by many loved nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss her very much.

During her life, Cindy was very accomplished. At age 16, she graduated with honors from Booneville High School (1972). In 1974, Cindy graduated from Mississippi State University, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority, with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the age of 19. Cindy taught mathematics at Thrasher High School, Jumpertown High School and Northeast Mississippi Community College. She was awarded her Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Mississippi in 1979 with a 3.9 GPA. Finally, Cindy graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1992. While in law school, Cindy served as a Casenote Writer for the Mississippi Law Journal. She actively practiced law for 21 years.

In addition to being an intelligent lady, Cindy was beautiful and active in community matters. In 1974, she was selected Booneville’s Miss Hospitality and later, Miss Prentiss County. She was also named a “Top Ten Beauty” at Mississippi State University. She held the office of Booneville Junior Auxiliary President, was a member of the Booneville Junior Woman’s Club and the Booneville Inter-Civic Club Council. She was a Cub Scout Den Leader, the Executive Director of the Miss Prentiss County Pageant (4 years), and a member of the Booneville First United Methodist Church.

There will be a visitation on Monday, October 28, 2013, at McMillan Funeral Home in Booneville from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at McMillan Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will precede the service starting at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Cynthia Anne Langston Scholarship Fund at Northeast Mississippi Community College.