Cynthia Sue Beams

Born on June 16, 1946, in Winchester, Indiana, to Francis and Virginia Frazier. She graduated from Lynn High School in 1964. In 1967, she graduated from the Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing in Massachusetts, and later completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Indiana University. Cindy moved from Fort Wayne to Hamilton Lake in 2020. There she enjoyed reading, boat rides, and daily walks around the lake.

Cindy spent most of her career working as a surgical nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in downtown Fort Wayne. There she developed great friendships and positively impacted the lives of many patients. She was known for her spirit, hard work, and her ability to brighten a room with her presence. Her nurturing nature extended beyond her family, as she was a source of comfort and support to so many in her community.

In addition, Cindy had a passion for travel, and she explored the world with a sense of wonder and adventure- even learning a few new languages along the way. She cherished the memories made during her journeys and shared her love for exploration with those she held dear. Additionally, Cindy enjoyed finding joy in preparing delicious recipes she learned during her travels. Her kitchen was the place that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren knew always had her homemade cookies in her cookie jar each time they visited.

Another love of Cindy’s was a large movie collection-anything with Patrick Swayze and all the James Bond films starring Sean Connery were her favorites. Her movies created memories that will last a lifetime!

Survivors include her daughter, Tiffany (Bill) Hanley of Fort Wayne, Indiana; son, Chad (Amber) Schiebel of Hamilton, Indiana; eight grandchildren, Katie (Jay) Davel, Chris Palacios, Cody Palacios, Jakob Leonard, Caitlin Martinez, Raegan Leonard, Corbin Schiebel, and Graciana Leonard; and four great grandchildren, Aubrey Davel, Delaney Davel, Kaanan Palacios, and Cecilia Davel. Also surviving are one sister, Deborah Frazier of Folsom, Louisiana, and one brother, Phil Frazier lives of Higdon, Alabama.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Douglas Frazier; a sister, Susan Miller; a grandson Justus Leonard and her beloved dog, Roscoe.

In her final days, Nana, as she was affectionately called, faced her illness with courage and grace, inspiring all who knew her with her tenacity and strength. May her spirit live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

A visitation for Cynthia will be held Monday, April 1, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. A funeral service will be on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM, D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Pine Valley, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

Memorial donations may be made in Cindy’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.