October 19, 1950 ~ May 25, 2026 (age 75)
Cynthia Ginder, known to family and friends simply as Cindy, passed away on May 25, 2026, in Lagrange, Georgia, at the age of 75.
Born on October 19, 1950, in Langdale, Alabama, Cindy lived a life marked by kindness, love, and devotion to the people and things that mattered most to her. She was a loving and kind woman whose presence brought comfort and warmth to those around her. Throughout her life, she carried herself with grace and a gentle spirit, and she will be remembered for the care she showed to her family and the many lives she touched.
Cindy loved the outdoors and found joy in the beauty of nature. She frequented Callaway Gardens and had a vivid passion for gardening and flowers. She also had a deep love for animals, and her compassion extended naturally to every creature she encountered. She was an avid Auburn fan and enjoyed following her team with enthusiasm and loyalty. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR, finding excitement in the sport and the energy it brought. These interests were a reflection of her spirited personality and the simple pleasures that made her happiest.
She is survived by Jeffery Scott Smith; her sons, Dustin Meadows and his wife Tricia, and Jude Ginder and his wife Kendra; her grandsons, Justin Meadows and his wife Miriam, Christian Ginder, David Ginder, and Kennon “Chunky” Ginder; her granddaughters, Shelbi Hicks, Jordan Edmondson, and Aaliyah Ginder; her brother, Kenny McClellan; her sisters, Mary Lynn Black, Sandy Robertson, and Pam Watts; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family was a source of great pride and joy in her life, and she treasured each of them deeply.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Faye Crowder, and her sister, Pat McClellan. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her life, and she carried their love with her always.
Cindy’s legacy is one of love, kindness, and steadfast devotion. She will be remembered for her warm heart, her appreciation for life’s simple joys, and the genuine affection she shared with those around her. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends, who will forever cherish the time they were blessed to share with her.
Memorial services for Cindy will be held at Langdale United Methodist Church in Valley, Alabama on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. (EST).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the local Humane Society in Cindy’s name.
Please visit Cindy’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, to share a memory of Cindy, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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