She was born on April 18, 1956 in Port Lavaca, TX. She was preceded in death by, sister, Darlene Smith Howard.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Stanley Ross Peterson; children, Aaron Ross Peterson and Kristen Nicole Peterson; brother, Robert Bruce Smith; sisters, Carrie Smith Mueller, Suzanne Smith Jaster and Brucene Smith Galvan; parents, David Bruce Smith and Belle Dunlap Smith; and grandmother, Adela Dunlap. She will be loved and missed by many. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Therapy and Research Center, Attn: Donor Relations, P.O. Box 1657, San Antonio, Texas 78296; or the Olivia Cemetery Association, Port Lavaca, TX.