Cynthia G. Wallace, 1951 - 2023

The bright light that was oncethelifeofCindyWallace isnowgone.Growingfainter over the past few years, that energy source faded from our view on Sept. 30, 2023, in San Antonio, TX.

She was born in Oklahoma. Her family moved to LaPorte, TX, before she was a teenager. They endured Hurricane Carla, huddled in their home not far from Trinity Bay.

Cindy made almost all of her clothing during her school years, and she became a good cook at an early age. Her writing skills surfaced early as she wrote school news for the local newspaper.

Herfirstmarriagebrought her to San Antonio. In 1982 she began what became a 35-year career at Southwest Research Institute, where her creative communication skills flourished. Using SwRIeducationbenefits,she graduatedfromUTSAin1995 andearnedherMasterofFine ArtsDegreefromUIWin1997.

Cindy’s happiest times were sharing stories and laughter with family and friends. Her good times also included occasional time at casino slot machines, creating holiday or whimsical decorations, exploring thrift stores or garage sales for incredible bargains.

Our friend found great peace taking an afternoon nap with a cat or two on her lap.

In 1989 her church family after her divorce led her to join other friends enjoying country-western dance lessons, it was a good activity afterrecentkneesurgery.Her friend Alana invited another SwRI employee to give the classes a try. Cindy had met Johnny Wallace before but thought he was a geek.

Three months later Cindy and Johnny were engaged.

Sixmonthslatertheymarried.

Thirty-threeyearslatershe appreciatedhissteadfastsupport during the life-altering stage of diabetes, dialysis, and congestive heart failure.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents Bill and EthelLewisandsisterMarcia.

Funeral services officiated by Pastor John Hedrick were held Oct. 5 at Hudman Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment in Terrace Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dicky Wallace, Hayden Niell, Dennis Mason, Kenny Strother, and Cindy’s nephews, Tad and Joshua Bertrand.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Spring Creek United Methodist Church in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX.

Flowers? – your choice. Donations? – your choice. Cindy’s choice? – Enjoy a game of Bingo!

CYNTHIA G. WALLACE