Lucinda "Cindy" Reed Terry

Preceded in death by her father Ross D. Terry and mother Theo Terry Windsor. Survived by her children: Kimberley Hinton of Austin; Michael John Hinton, Jr. (Thomas Delling) of Los Angeles; Lucinda Hinton-Crain (Buddy Crain) of Austin: and Charla Changos of Buda. Beloved grandmother to Charles Ross Schwan of Los Angeles; Josephine Schwan of Portsmouth, RI; Catherine Changos of Buda; and Ellis Pederson of the Netherlands. Cindy was an only child, but was close to many cousins she loved and cherished, many of whom survive her. Her aunt Ruby Griesenbeck, who is 100, was also dear to her. Family was very important to Cindy.

Independent and adventurous from childhood, Cindy grew into a young beauty known for her incredible cool. She graduated from Austin High in 1960. She was married to Mike Hinton of Amarillo Texas. After their divorce, Cindy devoted herself to singlehandedly raising her 4 active children in Austin, later working in interior design. She then worked for years for The University of Texas Systems.

Cindy was very gifted, with an excellent eye and exquisite taste. She appreciated beautiful things and had a talent for making all things beautiful. She loved art, music, literature, musicals, theater and film. She passed her passion for these things on to her family. Cindy also enjoyed gourmet cooking and gardening. She adored plants and flowers. Cindy got enormous pleasure out of her many animals. Most were rescue cats and dogs. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was their beloved “CiCi.” She adored them, was so proud of them, and the feeling was mutual.

Cindy taught her family to be of service, leading by example. She was gifted, full of love; a selfless, generous, gentle spirit with a calm, comforting nature. She was a humanitarian who believed all people should be treated equally, volunteering for causes such as Habitat for Humanity and supporting numerous animal rescue organizations. Cindy’s life was a quest to learn and grow spiritually. Known to be non-judgmental, loyal and trustworthy, Cindy treasured her lifelong friendships. She enjoyed monthly luncheons with dear childhood friends until suffering a devastating stroke in 2012. The stroke was a major setback for a woman who was so highly intelligent, loved language, and was an avid reader. She lost partial eyesight and developed mobility issues and memory difficulties.

She consequently spent more time at home, tending to her kitties, enjoying her garden, and welcoming visits from her family, especially her grandchildren. Cindy will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her. We will never forget her deep love for her family and friends. We will miss her quick wit and dry sense of humor, which she never lost. Her infectious laugh will ring on in our memories. Forever in our hearts, we hope to live up to her example of grace, and to carry forward the love and light she exuded.

Special thanks from Cindy’s extended family to her son-in-law Chief Buddy Crain and CEBar Fire Department for graciously attending to Cindy’s emergency needs toward the end of her life, providing not only necessary medical support, but emotional support, humor and compassion. Gratitude also goes out to Cindy’s many caregivers.

Memorial services for Cindy Terry will be held Monday, December 11, 10:30AM at Tarrytown United Methodist Church, 2601 Exposition Blvd. in Austin, with luncheon to follow.

Cindy is in the care of Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home.

Donations may be made in Cindy’s memory to: shadowcats.net; puppyfoodbank.org; or worldwildlife.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wcfishnorth.com for the Terry family.