Cynthia "Cindy" Renee Adams

nurturing mother, adoring Nana, beloved sister, and treasured friend. Her gentle spirit and unwavering

love touched the hearts of everyone who knew her.

She was born to Herman Southern and Lottie “Marie” Southern (Smith) on June 26, 1961, in Bossier City,

Louisiana. She lived throughout northwest Louisiana, but Benton is where she called home. She was a

proud supporter of the Benton Tigers and dedicated to her work in the Benton High School Cafeteria

where she selflessly served meals to countless students with a smile and showered them with love and

care. Throughout her career, she came to know so many wonderful women that made such a powerful

impact on her life, and who she grew to call family. She went on to retire from Bossier Parish School

system in 2018, but her warm presence and genuine concern for others left a mark on the hearts of

those who crossed her path.

Cindy was a true lover of nature. She found immense joy in the simple pleasures of camping under the

stars and tending to her vibrant garden, where her green thumb brought life and beauty to the world

around her. Her laughter echoed through the woods and her love and kindness blossomed like the

flowers she tended.

Above all though, she deeply cherished the moments she spent with her family. She met her husband,

Stephen Adams, in the summer of 1985 who she instantly fell in love with. They were married the

following February; they would have soon shared 38 years together. Together they proudly raised three

children in which she instilled strength, resilience, kindness, and love which carried on through the lives

of her grandchildren, who she loved deeply. Every moment of togetherness was filled with laughter, love,

good food, and cherished memories. One of her joys in life was cooking for the family whether it was

Chicken & Dumplings, a new recipe she found on Facebook or just a simple dessert, we all came together through food. Her home was a constant sanctuary of warmth and hospitality where all were welcomed with open arms and a warm embrace.

Though she may be gone from our sight, her love and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of

those she held dear. May her spirit find eternal peace, and may her memory be a source of comfort and

strength for all who loved her.

Cindy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernest and Dellie Southern, her father, Herman

Southern and her brother, Richard Southern. She is survived by her mother, Lottie “Marie” Smith, her

sister, Carla Gregory, her brother, Danny Southern, husband Stephen Adams, her three children; Curtis

Southern Sr. (Shannon), Donna Briery (Chris), and Harlie Lawrence (Colten), and her five grandchildren;

Hollie Moreau (Mason), C.J. Southern, Tylor Briery, Jessie Briery, Cole Southern, and Hunter Briery.

Honoring Cindy as pallbearers will be CJ Southern, Colten Lawrence, Chris Briery, Trey Naron, Joshua Southern and Darren Disotell. Honorary pallbearers are Cole Southern, Hunter Briery, Jessie Briery, Ronnie Horne and Mason Moreau.

The family will be receiving guests for visitation on Friday, February 16, 2024 to begin at 1:00 PM until time for her Celebration at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana, 71037 with Reverend Robert Beadle officiating.

Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Hill Crest Memorial Park, 601 Hwy 80, Haughton, Louisiana, 71037.

The family would like to extend an invitation to join them at First Baptist Church of Benton, 201 Bellevue Street, Benton, Louisiana 71006, 318-965-2351, for food and fellowship following the graveside service.