Cindy was born in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 1948. Her family eventually moved to Manatee County and she graduated from Palmetto High School in 1966. She and Joe were married in Palmetto on October 23, 1967. At the time of their marriage, Joe had just finished US Navy boot camp and Joe always appreciated Cindy’s support as they relocated to Long Beach, California where Joe’s homeport was during the Vietnam War. After Joe’s enlistment in the Navy was completed, they returned to Florida, which Cindy always considered home. It was there Joe and Cindy were able to complete college.
She graduated from University of South Florida in 1972 with a degree in Elementary Education, and has been correcting our grammar ever since. If you’re reading this, there is a chance she corrected your grammar as well. She taught at various elementary and middle schools in Manatee County for decades, changing lives of generations of students for the better.
Cindy and Joe have three children, and eight grandchildren. She loved being Mimi to her grandchildren, and they were her pride and joy.
Cindy’s strong faith, unwavering testimony of her Savior, and her ability to see the good in all who crossed her path have built an unfaltering foundation for her family to build upon, and for this they will always be grateful.
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