Cynthia Woodie West's Obituary
Cynthia Woodie West, age 74 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 22, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1949, in Florence, South Carolina, daughter of the late Woodrow and Ethel "Evelyn" Taylor.
Cynthia married Robert West on September 9, 1983, in Newark, DE, and it was there that they raised their family. She worked for Public Storage as a manager before transitioning to a training manager for the company, teaching new employees up and down the east coast. One would often see Cynthia riding her scooter and visiting with friends. She loved to work in her flower garden, shop online, and was a great cook. Cynthia enjoyed crocheting, often making hats for babies and donating them to hospitals, as well as volunteering in her younger years ringing the Salvation Army bell during the holiday season. She found her greatest joy being at home, telling jokes, and making people laugh. Cynthia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her beloved husband of 40 years, Cynthia is survived by her best friend, Marilyn “Mousy” Warren (Ray) of Newark, DE; her children: Bobby West and Faith Dixon, both of Newark, DE; her grandsons: Jayden Miller of Oceanview, DE and Shawn Dixon of Newark, DE; her sisters: Sue Taylor of Elkton, MD and Pat Dolor of Northeast, MD; and her half-sister, Sybil Dixon of NC.
Funeral services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Cynthia’s memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, Georgetown Campus, 22918 Dupont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947.
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