Cynthia Brown
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Cynthia Dolores Brown, 55, made her transition on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at home, succumbing to cancer after a 19-month illness. She is survived by Jill A. Mackey, 52, of Columbia, her partner of 17 years; her mother, Dolores G. Rowlan, 74; her father William K. Brown, 77; her brother, Michael K. Brown, 51; and her sister, Catherine E. Brown, 50, all of the St. Louis area. She has three nephews, Garrett Matthews, 21 of St Louis; Eric Brown, 15; and Matthew Brown, 11, both of Grover.
Originally from St. Louis County, Cindy earned an Associate of Arts degree in art from Columbia College. She spent her professional life in the printing industry, working over the years for Von Hoffman Press in Jefferson City, Combined Communication Services in Columbia, and at the Tribune Publishing Company in Columbia for the past 16 years. She resigned from the Tribune in May of 2008, after having served as second shift pre-press supervisor for the past several years.
As a girl, Cindy enjoyed playing softball, ice skating, floating on Ozark streams, and painting. In her middle and later years, she enjoyed photography, riding her horse, and riding her bicycle on the MKT and Katy trails with Jill. A renaissance woman, she was both a poet and a carpenter, as well as a talented artist.
A kind, gentle woman, Cindy was passionately attached to animals throughout her life, including the horse of her youth, Baldy, and Stoney, her current horse, who remains on the farm with Jill. She enjoyed walking in Three Creeks State Forest with her dogs, Buddy and Johnny, now deceased, and Molly, who survives. Her greatest love, however, was always reserved for her cats, and there have been several throughout her life. Her current feline friends, Roland, El Cid, and Niko, reside with Jill, Molly, and Stoney at her home.
Donations are requested to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of Central Missouri in Cindy’s name.
A memorial service will be held at the Unity Center of Columbia on Friday, August 15, at 2:00 p. m.
Visits: 5
Jill,
We are so sorry about Cindy. I know that you loved her very much. We want you to know that we are thinking about you and are here for you any time. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help you. Anything at all. Love you,
Joyce, Greg and Josh
Cindy, it seems I just saw you. I know it hasn’t been a year. Why didn’t you tell me? You looked the way you looked 30 years ago. All smiles and hope. I’m so sad to learn this news. I wish I had known. I wish I could have helped in some way. Rest, my friend. I’ll see you later.
I didn’t know Cindy but in reading about her in today’s paper, I picture folks who must be hurting much the same as my family and I were when we lost my Mom, Susan to cancer last July.
I’m sure Cindy knew how much she was loved and surely left behind a spot that will not soon be filled. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jill, I am so sorry. My heart aches for you in your loss. I’m grateful to you for always being there for Cindy, for taking care of her through her painful journey, and for being there at the end. My heart goes out to you, to her friends and family, and to the animal friends who have stayed behind with you.
Peace to you, Cindy. Grandma Brown, Baldy, Henry, Sneakie Pie, Buddy, and all the others are waiting for you on the other side. You’ll always be in my heart.
keep the fires burning,til we all meet again. Thanks Cindy for taking the time to help our four legged friends too.
Jill, I met you at the celebration party for Cindy at Linda’s house. I am so glad I crossed paths with Cindy at the Tribune. She was a gentle soul, smart, organized and straightforward. A stellar human being. I hope you can feel buoyed by family, friends and spirit.
Jill, I have been out of town and have just learned that Cindy has left her world of pain. I first met her working at CCS then later at the Tribune. She was always talking about you and the assorted menagerie of four legged children you had. Cindy was a wonderful person that I loved and respected very much. She will be greatly missed but always remembered for her kindness and willingness to listen to a friend. If there is anything that you need please get in touch with me and let me know. Much love, Kim
Jill – I hope you can find peace. I’m glad you and Cindy found each other and were able to celebrate life together… Love Kathy
Cindy, I’ve been reminiscing about the good old days. The softball games, insulating houses, and of course the parties. But through it all we had a good time and we were buddies.
May God bless you, buddy. Bundy
Jill,
I was taken aback and saddened upon hearing of Cindy’s passing from a former coworker at the Tribune;I was unaware of her condition. I worked with Cindy in pre-press dept. (2nd shift) for a number of years. During that period we shared many good times…she was a great story teller which made the evenings go by quicker and more enjoyable. Cindy will be missed and not forgotten. I am honored to have known such a caring and giving person, may she find peace. Michael
Jill, You know that we are always be here for you, day or night. It just seems like yesterday the we went canoeing with you and Cindy at Finger Lakes. Cindy will always be in our hearts.
Love you, Steve and family
I just learned recently that Cindy was ill and cannot tell you how heartsick I was to hear that she had passed away. This news brought back many happy memories from high school.
Jill,
I recently found out about Cindy’s passing. We have not been in touch for many years, but I think of you often. You are now in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. With much sympathy, Laura