Aunt Cynthia

Today was my Aunt Cynthia's memorial service. She passed away last week; cancer had run it's nasty course. Tim and I did not make it to North Carolina in time to say goodbye but I think maybe it was better that way. The last time I saw her was last Thanksgiving. She was strong and seemed happy. Mom took me to the hospice facility where she spent her last few days. It seems to be a lovely facility with a nice garden and amazing staff. I did not get a chance to say goodbye or attend the memorial service but I did at least get a chance to spend some time with family. I had a chance to listen to stories, laugh and cry with Mom and the rest of the family.



Obituary:
Cynthia Swart Meshaw
Born in Wilmington, NC on Jun. 28, 1953
Departed on Jun. 27, 2009 and resided in Wilmington, NC.

Cynthia "Cindy" Swart Meshaw, 55, of Wilmington, NC, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born in Wilmington, NC, on June 28, 1953, the daughter of James Edward "Eddie" Swart and Betty Lou Swart.

Cindy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and her church. She grew up as a member of Wrightsboro Baptist Church and was a 1971 graduate of New Hanover High School. She was loved by everyone and will be especially remembered as always working to help others.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of thirty-five years, Greg Meshaw; two children, Laura Katherine Simpson and husband Scott, and Gregory Todd Meshaw; two grandchildren, Kaleigh Elizabeth Simpson and Sydnie Katherine Simpson; two sisters, Debbie Swart Price and Sherry Swart Rhodes, her twin, and one brother, James Michael Swart.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Wrightsboro Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Cindy's family would like to express a special note of thanks to all the various churches that have prayed for Cindy and for her whole family.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401