Cynthia Ann Burnam

She was born on February 5, 1958 to Claude Altman and Joyce Morrine Slatton in Paragould Arkansas. Cyndi was the only daughter and she was the 2nd of four children.

Cyndi Ann, as her family called her, always had a smile on her face. No matter what was going on in her life, she would put on a smile and have a positive attitude.

Cyndi and her family moved to Texas when she was 14. She made friends everywhere she went. Her bubbly and outgoing personality attracted others easily. She loved being around people.

Cyndi played defense on the varsity basketball team, and she was a lot of fun to watch. She ran hurdles on the track team and was a cheerleader in highschool. Cyndi also played the clarinet and marched in the school band. She enjoyed sharing stories about the fun she had while on trips with the band. Her favorite adventure was when she traveled to Hawaii with the band after they had won a competition her senior year in highschool.

Cyndi graduated highschool in 1976. She then began her career in banking where she stayed for 16 years holding many different positions. After retiring from banking, Cyndi began a career in customer service and sales. It was a perfect fit for her because she was such a people person, and she loved what she did. Cyndi had a way of making everyone feel heard and important which made her very good at her occupation.

Cyndi loved being a mother. She was always supportive and encouraging. She taught her children to look for the blessings in life and the positive aspects in every situation. She would say there is always something to be thankful for. She taught her children to trust God and she encouraged them to pursue a relationship with Him.

Cyndi was wise. If you needed someone to talk to, or if you were in search of advice she was your girl. She would always tell the truth in love, and her wise words have made an impact on all who were blessed enough to have known her.

Cyndi was a friend. She was always there for her family and friends. She would drop what she was doing to listen, and her door was always open. Everyone was always welcome at her house.

Cyndi was a cheerleader. She was always present at her kids’ and grandkids’ activities. She was the loudest one in the crowd and was always our biggest cheerleader. No matter what was going on in life, she was always in our corner cheering us on.

Cyndi was selfless. There were many times she gave personal things away if she thought someone needed it more than she did. She would give her last dollar and the shirt off her back to help someone in need.

Cyndi was a follower of Jesus. Cyndi loved being in the Lord’s house. If the church was open she was there. She gave of her time and she loved every minute of it. Praise and worship were a constant in her life. Her house was always filled with music that glorified the Lord.

Cyndi was a fighter. For 18 years she fought a battle with cancer. Her courage and positive attitude throughout the years was astonishing. She trusted God no matter what. She never gave up, and when she was feeling bad she would say “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She lived her faith and she was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.

Cyndi was the best Nana in the whole world. She adored her grandsons. She loved each of them for the things that make them unique, and she celebrated them. She was a fun Nana always thinking up ways to do something special with the boys. Each one of them was her “favorite”. She loved them all to the moon and back.

Cyndi enjoyed gardening and basking in all that The Lord has created. She loved being outside and caring for her numerous plants, and she loved sharing her passion for gardening with her children and grandchildren.

Cyndi loved life and she loved to laugh. She celebrated each day she was given. She could light up a room and liven up any gathering. Everywhere she went she brought the party with her.

We will always miss our Mother, Sister, Friend, and Nana, but we know we will see her again when we too are called home.

Cyndi is survived by her brother Ricky Slatton and wife Barbara of Ocala, Florida; brother Chris Slatton and Holli of Azle, Texas; daughter Christina Dorsey and husband Clinton of Grapevine, Texas; son Bradley Burnam and Amanda of Austin,Texas; Six grandgifts: Nicholas, Jonah, Carter, Oakley, Levi, and Jackson as well as 5 nieces, 3 nephews, 6 great nieces, and 5 great nephews.