Cynthia Ann McClendon

Cynthia was predeceased by her Father and Step-mother, Hudson and Irene Wroten, her Mother and Step-father, Viola Bowman Wroten DeVille and Leo Deville, her sisters Elnora Lewis, Clydell Wiliams, Darnella Wroten, Barbara Blacketer and brother-in-laws J.T. Williams and Jack Blacketer. Also predeceasing her were nephews Donald Lewis and Brandon Turner.

Cynthia is survived by son Michael McClendon and his wife Cathy, Grandchildren Peter McClendon, Sarah McClendon, Hillary McClendon Bello (Ivan), Torrie McClendon Cope (Kevin) and Great-Grandchildren Addalyn, Alianna and Alina Bello. Also, Dayle and Beverly McClendon, their families and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Cynthia was the 5th child of 5 girls and a full Cajun when she was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. Her father was a dairy farmer and the family traveled to the Texas Valley and other areas, but Louisiana was always "home". As a teenager, she lived in Dallas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As young adult, Cynthia traveled with her husband to College Station, El Paso, Wisconsin, Houston, Clear Lake City and then back to Dallas, where she worked with KTVT, Channel 11 and various missionary organizations.

Cynthia loved her Lord Jesus Christ more than anything and always wanted others to know of His Grace. Her earthly family was equally cherished and Cynthia often showed pictures, cards and letters from her son's family and other relatives. Cynthia was a proficient oil and water color painter/artist who loved earth tone colors. She also wrote several books in her lifetime, loved dogs and cats, drank coffee by the gallons and always looked forward to attending the Hillcrest Church and Waterview Church of Christ. Never was there a truer Texas Ranger Baseball TV fan than Cynthia as well as the TV show, MASH. She loved elephant figurines and art (tusks up!), interior design, creamy peanut butter with honey, Dickey's chopped BarBQ sandwich, SpringCreek ribs and Friday's flatiron steak. Cynthia will be remembered as an impeccable, snazzy dresser with coordinating purses, belts, vests, shoes, boots, earth tone jewelry, big rings and as much bling as she could put on.

Although Cynthia had a lifetime illness that often interfered with work and personal relationships, the core of her being was kind and eternally dedicated to God. Rest in Peace Cynthia, Cindy and Cyndi. Enjoy your family in Heaven!

Cynthia's family would like to thank Lindan Park Skilled Nursing for the continued care they gave Cynthia these last few years and the loving way the staff treated her. Dignity Hospice of Dallas gave End of Life care and brought compassionate, loving and pain free care for Cynthia immediately. Both Dignity Hospice and Lindan Park ministered to her and her family beyond the call of duty in the last few days of Cynthia's life. Thank you to both organizations.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial gifts may be made to your favorite Animal/Pet rescue organization and/or the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).