Cynthia Ann Jarrard, 72, of Macon, Georgia, passed away at her home on April 29, 2022. She is survived by her husband, David L. Jarrard, son Scott Ashton (Shannon), daughter Wendy Jarrard, grandchildren Dallin, Madeleine and Trevon Ashton, younger siblings Steven Raines (Shalimar), Debra Lambson (Brent), Selethia King (Mike), Bryan Raines (Kashmir), Virginia Oscarson (David), Kenneth Raines (Edee), David Raines, Catherine Rodges (Shane) and James Raines (Sally) and over 50 nieces and nephews.
Cindy was born in Inglewood, California and grew up in Dallas, Texas. She attended Brigham Young University, graduating with a degree in sociology. She also obtained a degree in carpentry from Greenville Technical College and enjoyed making furniture and toys from wood for loved ones. Cindy loved to read and treasured her collection of books, particularly history books and her favorite novel Les Miserables. A “lefty,” she played guitar, sang alto and was a talented artist and gardener. She enjoyed watching wildlife, sports and westerns.
Cindy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ. She served in many different capacities, particularly in teaching and mentoring children, youth and young adults. She served congregations in Mauldin, South Carolina, Gastonia, North Carolina, Waxahachie, Texas, Asheboro, North Carolina, Fenton, Missouri, Decatur, Texas, Norman, Oklahoma, Lake Wales, Florida, Fernandina Beach, Florida and Macon, Georgia. She was known for her welcoming smile and kind spirit.
Cindy was an avid genealogist and researched her family history extensively, finding thousands of names to add to her extended family tree and sharing her ancestors’ stories with her family. She is reunited with her parents – Clyde Raines and Dorothy Elizabeth Robinson Raines – and sister Dorothy Ann Raines, who preceded her in death.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed. A private family interment will be held in Cornelia, Georgia.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.
