Cynthia Ann Encardes Parker

Cynthia Ann Encardes Parker, of Columbia, Mississippi, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with her Jesus on Friday, September 13, 2024 at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Emmett and Jane Marie Encardes and and was raised in the city of Westwego with her siblings, Emmett, Brenda, and Darlene. Cindy lived the majority of her life in Avondale, Louisiana. In 2021 Cindy moved to Tylertown and found a home with The Church On Main in Columbia, eventually moving to Columbia in May of this year. She was a woman of deep faith who devoted her entire being to serving her Jesus, to include being an avid Bible reader. Cindy enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and time with her prayer group. She will be remembered for many things, most notable, her strength and the vast love for her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Emmett Encardes, Jr.; and a grandson, Nicholas Lasso. Cindy is survived by six children, Crystal Cardinale, Craig Cardinale (Vancena), Cara Hagge (Kent), Cody Encardes, Sr. (Megan), Adam Parker, and Abby Fruge (Jeremy); twenty two grandchildren, Joseph Cardinale, Kassidy Cardinale, Madeline Allen (Gage), Alexandra Cardinale, Sophia Cardinale, Charlotte Cardinale, Chloe Cardinale, Reagan Hagge, Riley Hagge, Adler Hagge, Oliver Hagge, Zana Encardes, Taylyn Encardes, Cody Encardes, Jr., Eastyn Encardes, Madden Encardes, Lainey Fruge, Kinley Fruge, Molly Fruge, Josey Fruge, Brendan Parker, and Nicholi Parker; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas Cardinale, Anderson Cardinale, Laleesha Lerma, and Baby Allen on the way; and two sisters, Brenda Adams (Kippy) and Darlene Encardes.

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Cindy will be at The Church On Main on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00pm. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00pm until service time. She will be laid to rest in Restlawn Park Cemetery in Avondale, Louisiana on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00am. Reverend Brian Stewart will officiate the service and Craig Cardinale, Cody Encardes Sr., Adam Parker, Kent Hagge, Jeremy Fruge, and Cody Encardes Jr. will assist as pallbearers.