Cynthia Marsh Estes

Ms. Estes was born April 18,1944 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of the late Adelbert Hall Marsh and Johnnie Louise Handley Marsh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Tillman Estes, Jr.

She is survived by her 2 sons, Jeff Estes of LaGrange and Chris Estes (Christy) of Denver, Colorado and grandchildren, Kendall Estes and Cpl Phoenix Estes; and several nieces and nephews.

Cindy was an accomplished educator, retiring after 30 years of service in the Troup County School System. After many years in the classroom, she was named Troup County School Teacher of the year in 1985 and later ended her career as the Director of Special Education Services at the District Level. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa sorority for teachers for 48 years. She originally joined ADK while living in Kansas, but soon affiliated with the local chapter upon moving back to Georgia. Cindy was presently a dedicated member of Georgia Beta Iota and had achieved the level of Sapphire Sister. She was working toward the goal of achieving Golden Sister status by September 2025.

In addition to her family and career, Cindy held her church family at Rosemont Baptist Church close to her heart. She was among the first three baptized into the church in 1968 and became a devoted member serving in various capacities over the past 55 years, most notably as a preschool teacher to multiple generations. She later became the first official Preschool Director for Rosemont in 1995 and served in this position for many years.

Cindy was well-traveled, planning extensive excursions to visit nearly all fifty states (49/50) with her husband, sons, and grandchildren each summer. She had an adventurous spirit, spending the summers of her early retirement working alongside her husband at Grand Canyon National Park for nearly a decade, as well as at several Corps of Engineers campgrounds in and around Troup County until her husband’s passing.

In recent years, Cindy became deeply involved in The Active Life Center, spending most every day enjoying exercise, games, and socialization with her friends there.

A ‘Celebration of Life’ memorial service will be at 3:00pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Rosemont Baptist Church with pastors Adam Camp and Max McCord officiating. The gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Rosemont.

Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Rosemont Baptist Church 3794 Hamilton Rd LaGrange, GA 30241 or to the Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Iota Scholarship (marked in memory of Cindy Estes) to 21 Poole Rd LaGrange, GA 30240.

Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240