Cynthia Ann Smith, lifelong resident of Northern Michigan passed away peacefully on Sun, Feb 28, 2016 at home with family by her side. She was 57.
Cindi was born on Nov 1, 1958, in Fife Lake, MI to parents Bernard “Jack” and Norma (Shephard) Smith. She grew up in the Fife Lake area and was a graduate of Manton High School in 1976. Cindi worked with Manton Industries before eventually making Traverse City her home and started a career in customer service with the Bill Marsh Automotive Group. All the while, she helped to run an in-home business, Data Xcel, for over 12 years alongside her sister, Michele.
Relationships were important to Cindi, and it was evident in her trips downstate to see family or witnessed during her game nights with the “girls”. She loved to dance and in years past even attended line dancing classes. She spent many weekends with her sister and close friends having fun dancing the night away. Cindi could often be found involved in a good book and like to spend downtime reading.
Cindi was passionate about her pets, music and her time in the kitchen, cooking. She often spent time walking, and enjoyed traveling and sight seeing. Cindi was proud of her nephews, Cody and Zach, that she watched grow and who she cared for like a second mother. She will be remembered for her long beautiful hair, her hard work, and as a selfless, generous, and patient person.
Cindi is survived by her loving family; her sisters, Michele Smith of Traverse City, and Kathy Smith of Fife Lake; brothers, John Michael Smith and Jeffery (Janell) Smith all of Fife Lake; beloved nephews, Cody and Zach; her close cousins, Heather, Robin, Heidi, Bobby, Deb and Joy; dear friend, Amy and two friends from high school, Jean and Patti, as well as many other loving, nieces, nephews, cousins, family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Visitation for friends and family will take place form 5pm until 8pm on Fri, Mar 11, 2016, at the Hall-Holdship Funeral Home in Manton. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 am on Sat, Mar 12 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ffie Lake with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Norman Dickson will preside.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Munson Hospice.