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Thank you so much to everyone visiting the website. Please add photos and stories. I'm overjoyed to read how many lives Mommy touched. God Bless!

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Update from May 31, 2025

You can watch the livestream at https://www.facebook.com/clif…
Or on Cynthia, Kia, Or Chanell Newell

Update from May 30, 2025

The Victory Service for Cynthia Y Newell will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. The Link will be shared on the memorial page, Kia's Facebook page, Ms. Newell's Facebook page, and the Champion's Social Media Pages. Thank you all for celebrating the life and love of Cynthia Newell.

Update from May 27, 2025

Hotels near church where services to be held: 1) Hampton Inn & Suites I-75 Ruskin 2) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin I am going to be in Tampa, FL and not staying at these hotels.

Update from May 3, 2025

Hotels near church where services to be held:
1) Hampton Inn & Suites I-75 Ruskin
2) Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ruskin

I am going to be in Tampa, FL and not staying at these hotels.

Obituary

July 1, 1951 – April 30, 2025

With profound love and deep reverence, we celebrate the life of Cynthia Yvonne Newell, affectionately known as “Buddy,” who transitioned peacefully into eternal rest on April 30, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was 73.

Cynthia was born on July 1, 1951, in Bradenton, Florida, the youngest of five siblings. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Eddie Mae [Carter] Newell, father James Newell, sisters Dorothy “Vern” …

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Macedonia Church of the Living God

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What was Cynthia's favorite color?
Pink, bright colors
Pink, bright colors
Pink, bright colors
What causes did Cynthia care about most?
Brain health (alzheimers|Dementia); senior care; education
Brain health (alzheimers|Dementia); senior care; education
Brain health (alzheimers|Dementia); senior care; education
What were Cynthia's favorite games to play?
Spades, cashman (lol)
Spades, cashman (lol)
Spades, cashman (lol)
What were Cynthia's favorite movies?
Color Purple, Tuskegee Airmen
Color Purple, Tuskegee Airmen
Color Purple, Tuskegee Airmen

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Born

July 1st, 1951
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Graduated from elementary school

1960
Ivy Street School
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Moved

1960
New Haven, CT

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Greener Pastures Funeral
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