Cynthia Buckhalter

Cynthia Buckhalter, 65, born May 5, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Sammie Lee Buckhalter and Carrie E. Buckhalter (Bowie), departed this life peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021.

Cynthia grew up in Dayton, Ohio and she attended Dayton Public Schools. She was a child of God. She was known for her many acts of kindness and her gorgeous smile that brightened any room she entered. As a student, Cynthia loved school.  She was considered a leader in her classes and was always ready to share what she learned with others in her class.

Cynthia was a devoted daughter, sister, and friend to many. She provided special care for many years to her mother in her time of need. She was a gift of life and she enjoyed sharing laughter of joy with family and friends. She enjoyed her love for her fashionable hats, purses, and scarfs.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Eddie Lee Buckhalter; a host of uncles, and a special friend, Jaini Johnson.

She leaves to cherish her memories and celebrate her legacy, her brothers, John Steve Buckhalter and Rendell R. Buckhalter, Sr.; nieces, My-isha S. Whitehead (Darnell), De’Chelle Buckhalter; nephew, Rendell R. Buckhalter, Jr.; special uncle, Jim Bowie; aunts, Willie Mae Bowie-Williams, Pearl Bowie-Dusett, Lola Bowie-Clay, Delores Bowie, Mary Bowie-Grant, Josephine Bowie and Annie Lee Green; first cousins, Bernadine Williams-Bush (James), Percy Williams, Vernice Williams, Anndine Williams, John Ollie Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, great nephews and great nieces.

Celebration of life will be held 11 am Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Visitation 10 am until time of service. (Mask Required). Interment Jeffersonview Cemetery.

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