Cindy lived in my neighborhood growing up. She was one of the sweetest people and so kind. I saw her at the last reunion. I am so sorry to hear of her death. She was a really nice person. I wasnt always nice to her but there isnt a day that doesnt go by that I dont think about her and the struggles she went through in high school. If only we could turn back time and not judge people. God Bless you Cindy.
I certainly remember Cindy. Right now I am thinking Third Grade at Oak Grove, front row, middle seat. Miss Woody was honest and natural. She was real. I was a snot-nosed kid in over-sized clothes with undiagnosed ADD/HA. She was unique and a true spirit. I didn't even know what day of the week it was. Most of us guys were shy/more reticent/almost spectators at times, Cindy was right up there in front.
Never afraid to try, all through school Cindy wanted to be involved and did what she was supposed to do. Musicaly talented, smart in the classroom, and a good friend to whoever stopped to take a breadth. Sweet & Kind. Inside my heart I always felt like we were the same, just kids wanting to fit in. As we grew up and developed different interests we didn't talk as much but indeed we always said Hi. I do wish I could have climbed out of my shell and told her how much I thought we were alike inside.
Cindy continued to do things that mattered, things that required talent, caring, and introspect. She wanted to grow so she put the extra effort in, most definitively what teachers wanted from us. I had been a goof-off. She later became an RN. Cindy at least knew how important it was to be true to herself. Cindy was original. Inside really does matter most and I know Miss Woody did help make our Class of '78 stand out among the rest!
There is never enough words, but God still knows. He always understands us. You belong to Him, and now you know he has always been smiling on you! Thank you, Cindy!
I first met Cindy in grade school at Oak Grove. Cindy and her mother always had fun birthday parties and sleep overs. She even gave us nicknames---I was Phoebe Fawn! Her family had the coolest car ever too, a red Corvette! Sue Hicks, do you remember your nickname?
Yes, I was a somewhat friend to Cindy Woody, but, I won't pretend to be something that I am not. People at Cave Spring High School shunned this girl and treated her like dog shit, period....let's not gloss it over....we are all sorry to hear of her passing, of course, but, get real, there were some damn snakes in our class, and if you didn't fit the bill, well, you were put out of the social arena....period, and she was one of them....
she was always nice to me, and I tried to include her, but, many did not....let's be real....Renay
Wow! Bravo Renay for telling it like it really was.
I didn't really get to know many of you since I didn't moved to Roanoke until 1976, but Cindy was one of the first people to be friendly to me and make me feel welcome at Cave Spring. I remember her as being very full of life and not really caring about what others thought about her, which I thought was pretty cool. Rest In Peace, Cindy!
Out first date (my 1st time on Roller skates) OK, Found out she was know for speed skating - well it was not to last - I just could not keep up. Did learn to skate on wheels!! Yes, she was not part of the 'In' group Not many of us were and glad NOT to be - She was her own woman and that set her apart. Will miss her more knowing she gone now - Mike Burbo
I knew Cindy from our church youth group and from band. I believe that these were two areas of her life that she truely enjoyed and loved. She worked hard with the band and especially with the marching band. And we had some Great times with the youth group. I also knew her later when her and her daughter were attending the same church as my family. I am honored to have been able to count her as a friend.
Cindy was a very sweet person with a really kind spirit toward others. I was always very impressed with her character, because when some folks were not nice to her on occasion, she was always kind back to them and never had a bad remark (in my presence), even though it was clear that she was hurt at times.
She was a band friend, and always did a really good job on her part, and marching. Her brother Hal was also in the band, and a good guy as well.
Sorry to see her gone-- we can all learn alot about how to be nice to others in the face of adversity from Cindy Woody.
Goodness, where do you begin with trying to honor and remember a class mate who is no longer with us. Some how I feel what ever I try to convey will be so inadequate, however everyones memory should be celebrated! Cindy, I believe was just hoping for someone to take a chance and befriend her. For those of you that took that chance and did so; you must have resolve of knowing that you had a true friend in Cindy. High school, for as much as it affords us, no one can predict the sadness and sense of loss you experience with the passing of a class mate. I'm a firm believer that a lot is taken for granted and we really don't know the true meaning and value of frienship until you are faced with the reality of someones passing. I can honestly state my regret for not taking the time to have gotten to know Cindy better. My sincere condolences to Cindy's family and friends!
Sue Hicks (Noftsinger)
Cindy lived in my neighborhood growing up. She was one of the sweetest people and so kind. I saw her at the last reunion. I am so sorry to hear of her death. She was a really nice person. I wasnt always nice to her but there isnt a day that doesnt go by that I dont think about her and the struggles she went through in high school. If only we could turn back time and not judge people. God Bless you Cindy.Robert Haskins
Cindy was great--she and Hal were fun friends in marching band. I'm sorry she's gone too soon.Brian Parker
Hello,I certainly remember Cindy. Right now I am thinking Third Grade at Oak Grove, front row, middle seat. Miss Woody was honest and natural. She was real. I was a snot-nosed kid in over-sized clothes with undiagnosed ADD/HA. She was unique and a true spirit. I didn't even know what day of the week it was. Most of us guys were shy/more reticent/almost spectators at times, Cindy was right up there in front.
Never afraid to try, all through school Cindy wanted to be involved and did what she was supposed to do. Musicaly talented, smart in the classroom, and a good friend to whoever stopped to take a breadth. Sweet & Kind. Inside my heart I always felt like we were the same, just kids wanting to fit in. As we grew up and developed different interests we didn't talk as much but indeed we always said Hi. I do wish I could have climbed out of my shell and told her how much I thought we were alike inside.
Cindy continued to do things that mattered, things that required talent, caring, and introspect. She wanted to grow so she put the extra effort in, most definitively what teachers wanted from us. I had been a goof-off. She later became an RN. Cindy at least knew how important it was to be true to herself. Cindy was original. Inside really does matter most and I know Miss Woody did help make our Class of '78 stand out among the rest!
There is never enough words, but God still knows. He always understands us. You belong to Him, and now you know he has always been smiling on you! Thank you, Cindy!
Laura Lemon (Rhodes)
I first met Cindy in grade school at Oak Grove. Cindy and her mother always had fun birthday parties and sleep overs. She even gave us nicknames---I was Phoebe Fawn! Her family had the coolest car ever too, a red Corvette! Sue Hicks, do you remember your nickname?Renay Fariss (Richardson)
Yes, I was a somewhat friend to Cindy Woody, but, I won't pretend to be something that I am not. People at Cave Spring High School shunned this girl and treated her like dog shit, period....let's not gloss it over....we are all sorry to hear of her passing, of course, but, get real, there were some damn snakes in our class, and if you didn't fit the bill, well, you were put out of the social arena....period, and she was one of them....she was always nice to me, and I tried to include her, but, many did not....let's be real....Renay
Lisa Giambra (Simmons)
Wow! Bravo Renay for telling it like it really was.I didn't really get to know many of you since I didn't moved to Roanoke until 1976, but Cindy was one of the first people to be friendly to me and make me feel welcome at Cave Spring. I remember her as being very full of life and not really caring about what others thought about her, which I thought was pretty cool. Rest In Peace, Cindy!
Michael J. Burbo
Out first date (my 1st time on Roller skates) OK, Found out she was know for speed skating - well it was not to last - I just could not keep up. Did learn to skate on wheels!! Yes, she was not part of the 'In' group Not many of us were and glad NOT to be - She was her own woman and that set her apart. Will miss her more knowing she gone now -Mike Burbo
Stephen Thompson
I knew Cindy from our church youth group and from band. I believe that these were two areas of her life that she truely enjoyed and loved. She worked hard with the band and especially with the marching band. And we had some Great times with the youth group. I also knew her later when her and her daughter were attending the same church as my family. I am honored to have been able to count her as a friend.Dwight Holland
Cindy was a very sweet person with a really kind spirit toward others. I was always very impressed with her character, because when some folks were not nice to her on occasion, she was always kind back to them and never had a bad remark (in my presence), even though it was clear that she was hurt at times.She was a band friend, and always did a really good job on her part, and marching. Her brother Hal was also in the band, and a good guy as well.
Sorry to see her gone-- we can all learn alot about how to be nice to others in the face of adversity from Cindy Woody.
Karen Liles (Wickstrand)
Goodness, where do you begin with trying to honor and remember a class mate who is no longer with us. Some how I feel what ever I try to convey will be so inadequate, however everyones memory should be celebrated! Cindy, I believe was just hoping for someone to take a chance and befriend her. For those of you that took that chance and did so; you must have resolve of knowing that you had a true friend in Cindy. High school, for as much as it affords us, no one can predict the sadness and sense of loss you experience with the passing of a class mate. I'm a firm believer that a lot is taken for granted and we really don't know the true meaning and value of frienship until you are faced with the reality of someones passing. I can honestly state my regret for not taking the time to have gotten to know Cindy better. My sincere condolences to Cindy's family and friends!