Cynthia Ann Church

May 2, 1952 - July 22, 2018

Cynthia Ann Church was born to Calvin and Mamie Person on May 2,1952, in Henderson, N.C. Being the youngest of eight children. Upon leaving North Carolina the family relocated to Bellport ,L.I., NY, where Cynthia spent her childhood. She graduated From Bellport H.S., where she also met the love of her life, Randy Church. Upon graduating, Cynthia began her career at [ EOC ] Economic Opportunity Employment Center, where she also met some of her dearest friends. She continued on working with the State of New York until she pursued a career in the insurance Industry, working with Met Life and United Healthcare. On May 4,1974 Cynthia and her H.S. sweetheart Randy Church , were married .They lived out a love story for forty four years, with wondrous care and adoration for each other. They began their marriage life in Bellport, but soon relocated to Middle Island, where they called home for 26 years. Her career extended over a period of forty two years. They decided to retire together, and did so; Cynthia in late 2011, Randy 2012, and relocated to Deland, Florida. Cynthia possessed a zeal for life, and approached each day with an innate faith, coupled with goodness and dedication. Cynthia and Randy loved and enjoyed each other. Her family and her friends meant the world to her and she would always go the extra mile. She and Randy loved to vacation and travel together and at times with their close friends. She loved her friends as she did her family and spent much time with them. Cynthia loved to fish and go crabbing. She played board games and card games together with family and friends, her favorite being Phase 10; her motto for her cards [Don't leave home without them].. Cynthia, in her earlier days loved playing softball with the family Team and other softball and bowling leagues. At every family event she and Randy were there! In-laws were in name only, all were her family. She tried not to miss any major event, graduations, reunions, etc., they were all important to her and Randy. Christmas and holidays were shared with everyone, with gifts for all, especially the children, none were left out. She would visit those in the hospitals, nursing homes, no matter where; she and Randy would be there! She was an unselfish person who shared whatever she had , and became a great Host and cook, mastering mamas corn pudding and yams, can’t forget her Cornish hens. We will all miss Cynthia dearly. Cynthia was predeceased by her parents Calvin and Mamie Person, two brothers James and Calvin Person and one nephew Michael Hines. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband Randolph Church, three sisters; Pattie Girtman, Deland, Fl, Agnes Hines, Atlanta, Ga, Mattie Anderson, Port Jefferson, NY; two brothers; John Person, Coram, NY, and Saul [Faye]Person; Detroit, MN and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, One sister In-law. Joyce [Keith]Crowe; two brothers in law, Richard {Shirley] Lecator, Wesley [Margie] Church and a host of friends and loved ones and devoted friends, who were with her on her last day and supported Randy all the way. Thank You!