Cynthia Rae Hill Emerson
July 10, 1948 ~ January 1, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 4, 2009 in the Funeral Home Chapel from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM with prayers being recited at 3:00 PM.
Cynthia Rae “Cindy” Emerson, 60, of Abell, MD died January 1, 2009 at her residence. Born July 10, 1948 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of the late J. Archie and Rae M. Oliver Hill. She is survived by her fiancé Ray Gaines; children: Vicki Ryce and her husband Micky and Ritchie Tippett and his wife Sharon all of Leonardtown, MD, Joe Mike Tippett of Helen, MD, Veronica Higgs and her husband Blaise of Mechanicsville, MD and Ron Emerson, Jr. and his wife Shannon of Abell, MD; sister Janet Thompson and her husband Johnny of Avenue, MD; grandchildren: Michael Tippett, Matthew Tippett, Lindsey Ryce, Hailey Ryce, Owen Tippett, Andrew Tippett, Olivia Higgs and Jarrett Higgs. Cindy moved to St. Mary’s County in 1964 from Clinton, MD. She graduated from Chopticon High School Class of 1966. She worked as a beautician. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #221 and the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards and going shopping. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Jay Thompson, Aaron Fenwick, Bo Vallandingham, Bobby Thompson, Tommy Howe, Mark Wood and John Weber. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, St. Mary’s County Unit, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.
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“Vicki, Micky, Richie and Sharon and family we were sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please if you need anything at all let us know. We are here for all of you. “
“To all of Cindy’s family, Cindy was a very sweet person, who talked about her children and grandchildren and the love she had for each of you was in her smile. Please hold the memories close to you heart. Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Cindy’s family during this difficult time.”
“Ray, Janet, Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie and Ron: I know it hurts to lose a loved one, but then I think she is at peace and with her mom now. She will be looking down on us like a guardian angel. Cindy would want you all to be there for each other. Take care, Mary Agnes”
“Cindy, I love you, you were my best friend for so long….I will miss you so much…to your family….Your mom was the greatest.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.”
“Joe Mike and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Just remember your mother was a real lady. We will all miss her.”
“God bless you all through this hard times. I know that Cindy is gone to watch over you all because she loved you all so much. I hope you always remeber the good times and that may find you some peace. “
“Cindy’s Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. She was much to young to leave this world. She was such a fun loving person. Our prayers are that you find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering. God bless you all during this sad time. Marian and Bill Hobgood”
“I remember Cindy from when she was a teenager down on the Point. I loved her sense of humor and loved to see her laugh. She will be missed by so many people. My condolences to all her family. She’s up there with Rae and Mom right now talking about us. “
“We were shocked to hear of Cindy’s death and are saddened by your loss. It’s hard to understand why people are taken from us, but we find comfort in knowing that she was a special part of our lives. Memories of love and friendship are treasures we will carry with us always. “
“Dear Ray, I know there is a new star up in the sky tonight and even though it’s far away the brightness and warmth still reach us here to make the night a little less dark. We just heard about Cindy and are truly sadden by her passing. We will miss seeing her and talking with her on our Friday night dates at Quades. We did not know her very long, yet we considered her a friend. “
“To Cindy’s family, We have known Cindy for a very long time..She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. You are in our prayers. “
“Our sincerest sympathy to all of the family and friends of Cindy. Be assured of our love, concern for you and our prayers.”
“To Cindy’s family. We are sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great person, always smiling and concerned for everyone around her. She will be greatly missed.”
“I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady.”
“Ray, I am sorry for your loss. Hold tight to your memories, they last forever. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Ray, Janet, Vicky, Joe Mike, Richie, and Ron, our prayers, our thoughts, our tears, our hearts, go out to each of you. Cindy will always be in our heart and memory. She was more than a friend and babysitter, she was like a sister to us. Behind every cloud there’s a rainbow with sunshine and skies of blue so always remember that if you have faith Peace will come to you. I’m sure that Cindy is at peace now, and hopefully you will be at peace knowing that. Please know that we will always be here if you ever need us. God bless you all. “
“SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE CINDY EMERSON FAMILY.”
“TO CINDY’S FAMILY , I’M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . WE HAVE HAD A MANY GOOD TIME PLAYING CARDS TOGETHER AND SHE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED . MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL . “
“You will be greatly missed as you were one of our great friends. Our condolences to your children and there families. You will always be with us, your laugh, your great spirit, your love of family and above all your friendship of over fifty years. Love and prayers always.”
” We will miss you. “
“Ray, Janet, Vicki Lynne, Joe Mike, Ritchie Lee and Ron: I share in your sorrow of losing a Wonderful Friend, Sister and Mother “Cindy”. My deepest sympathy to all the family. I will miss Cindy. I will always have fond memories and will never forget all the “Great Times” that I had with her. Our friendship goes back to 1959 when JP and I would get together with our new family, Archie, Rae, Janet and Cindy. What great times we had. May God Bless everyone. “
“To the Whole family Iam so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person with always a smile, Hug or just a gentle hello when ever I seen her. I will keep you all in my prayers and close to my heart through this hard time. God bless you all. “
“Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, Ron, Ray and Janet, We are so very sorry for your loss. She loved each of you dearly and was so proud of you and her grandchildren. She was a special lady and a friend that we will never be forgotten. If there is ever anything that we can do for you please ask. I wanted so much to visit her when I heard of her illness but have had such a cold that I wouldn’t. When Terry was alive we were such close friends. She actually was spending the night with us when we got the call to come to the hospital when he passed away. Her deep love for you will always be with you as she leaves behind a lovely family and many many friends. May God be with you all during this very difficult time. “
“To Cindy’s family, sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was a very friendly lady and always smiling. Take care of each other. We will keep you in our prayers.”
“Our deepest sympathy to Ray, Janet, and the rest of the family. Cindy was a lovely peerson who will be missed by all of us.”
“My condolences and deepest sympathy to Cindy’s enire family. “
“To the family of Cindy, I’m so sorry for your loss I’ll keep you all in my parys.”
“Richie and Vickie, David and I are so sorry for your loss. Cindy was such a fun loving lady who enjoyed life and her family. She was so proud of her kids and the grandbabies were gleam in her eyes she was so proud of them all. Please know that David and I will keep you both in our prayers during this very difficult tim.God bless you both and remember Heaven has yet another angel to watch over us after all she is up there with POP Wood.”
“To Cindy’s Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. When Someone You Love Becomes a Memory. The Memory Becomes a Treasure. God Bless “
“Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, We are so very sorry for your loss. We will forever remember your mom dancing at Penny’s or in the summer time at Denby Hill Pool with all of you children with her. Your mother was a very special lady. She will be missed by many. We will keep all of you in our prayers.”
“Joe Mike, Ritchie, Vicki and Ron, We are so sad and surprised of your mother’s passing. We all spent so much time together as neighbors and friends, it was like a second family. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you all. We are sure she is in a much better place. We know, with friends and family, that you all will get through this together. Only her body has died not her spirit or memories. She is with you always. God Bless.”
“To all of Cindy’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom had a great sense of humor and dearly loved her family. We will remember her in our prayers.”
“Condolences to the family of Cindy. We all will miss her on Wednesday nights at the Hollywood Bingo. She was always so happy and would always tell us about her kids and grandkids which she loved so very much. She will be very greatly missed. Faye Johnson”
“Vicki and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Rejoice in the knowledge that your mother is with the Lord and you will see her again. “
“Joe Mike, Vicki and Ritchie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. Cherish all the memories you have with her. Take care.”
“To all of Cindy’s family, We’re so sorry for your loss. It all seems so sudden. Cindy was a very kind person who would give you the shirt off her back. She was especially kind to us when we got married young and moved to our first apartment. She scrounged through her attic and gave us dishes and other items that she no longer needed. That was just one example of her kind heart. She will be missed. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers and hopefully you’ll take comfort in the fact that Cindy is with her Mom and Dad now and all of the others who have passed. God bless.”
“SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.I HAD SOME GOOD TIMES WITH CINDY.ME AND TRISH GROVE. WE WERE AT PENNIES BAR ALOT.CINDY WAS A VERY NICE PERSON. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.”
“We are so sorry for your loss. Miss Cindy is now in heaven trying to keep Aunt Rae and Grandma Emily straight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Remember all those special times, keep them close to heart.”
“To the whole family we are very sorry for your loss. She would always bring a smile to someone’s face whenever she walked into the room. God Bless you all and take care of each other.”
“Your Mom was a wonderful lady. We know you will miss her terribly. Hold tight to your families as she held tight to you. She loved you all so. “
“Vicki,Joe Mike, Ritchie, Ron, Ray, and Janet, Our children and most of you went to school together. Cindy was a dear friend to all of us. Many times you all swam together in your pool. I pray that all of you find peace and good memories as time heals you. I did not know that your Mother, Sister, and Friend was so very ill. I found out three days ago. I am so sorry that I didn’t get to visit her, she was great to spend time with as we had so many times before. Know that we all loved her and will miss her very much. She will always be in our prayers as will all of you. God bless all of you.”
“To all of Cindy’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless your entire family and help you through these difficult times. Keep your memories of her in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To Cindy’s family: I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember the good times and hold memories close to your hearts. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Warren & Brenda Webb “
“Vickie, Ritchie, Joe Mike and Ron, We are very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person. When ever I saw her I always received a hug and a smile. I will keep your very close family and extended family in my heart felt prayers and close to my heart through this hard time.”
“Cindy’s Family; Sorry to hear about your Mom. Cindy was a very special person during high school (class of 66′ from Chopticon) and afterwards, always a smile on her face. God Bless you all.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Cindy’s family at this sad time. She will truly be missed. God bless you all.”
“Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, Veronica, Ron & Ray– We are so sorry for your loss. Momma Cindy was a very special person to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“”To Cindy’s Family” Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Cindy was a Wonderful person and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. She will always be with you in your hearts and in your mind (memories). Her spirit will always be with you!”
“To Cindy’s Family. My deepest condolences on your loss. Cindy was a kind and gracious lady whose friendship I have cherished since our days at Chopticon.. She will be greatly missed, especially at our “CHS Class of 66″ Girlfriends Luncheons”. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you peace and comfort during these difficult days. Patsy Beavan”
“To the whole family we are sorry to hear your loss. Cindy was a great and loving woman. She will be greatly missed by all.”
“Ray, Joe Mike, Vicki, Ritchie, Janet and Family……Cindy was a very dear friend of mine since High School. The “Pennies” days were/are awesome memories that I will cherish the rest of my life. It was always Cindy, Myself, Trish, The Twins….I could go on and on. Archie and Rae were always prepared for the “unexpected” from us girls and yes, we kept our parents busy. Cindy and I had a friendship that was true. We didn’t contact one another for long periods of time but we always knew we would be there for one another. I’m just sorry I found out about her illness near the end. Cherish her memories and keep them close and know that she will always be with you….watching over you. My heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time. Not only will you miss your Mom, Companion and Sister…but a lot of us will deeply miss our friend. Only the Lord above knows why she was taken from “us” so soon. Love and Prayers to all.”
“Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, Ron & Veronica….I am really sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember her so well throughout the years attending Holy Angels with all of you. She was so darn funny and always made light of any and every situation. She was very special and I am sure that I do not have to tell you how blessed you all are to have had her as your mom. Take care. Michelle”
“Please accept our condolences to your family. “
“To the family of our good friend, Cindy. What a treasure and a blessing Cindy was, and still is. She always made us smile and always had something wonderful to say about her family. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She was our friend during our high school days at Chopticon and remained friendly with all of us over the years. We enjoyed her at our “CHS Class of 1966 Girlfriends Luncheons”. She always made us laugh and we are so thankful she has given us such wonderful memories. Please know that I am thinking of you all and hope that those happy memories of Cindy will help you during this difficult time and through out the years. “
“I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.”
“Our deepest sympathy to the family of Cindy. My mom (who died in June) loved visiting with her when she worked at Barbara’s Hair Salon. Cindy always took special care of mom, and I’m sure Mom welcomed her into heaven with open arms.”
“Ray, Ritchie and Family Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. One special memory I have of Cindy was when we went to North Carolina to see a Christmas show. We had such a good time. There will always be one Cindy and we will miss her.Time and prayer are the keys to healing pain. We offer you both. Bertha & Ricky (Radar) Raley”
“Another one of our special family members gone. She will be forever remembered and cherished by us all”
“I am so sorry for your loss. Linda Summers”
“Vicki and Family – Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.”
“We would like to extend our sincere condolences to your family upon Cindy’s passing.”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Cindy’s family. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed greatly by those that had the honor and pleasure of having known her.”
“We are extremely saddened by your loss and the pain your entire family is experiencing. Though it does little to alleviate your pain; may you find a little solace in that she is now in a glorious place, free of any pain, and happier as she is able to watch over her grandchildren at all times. Bless you all. “
“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times. Take care.” “
“My deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss of your mother. I will keep you all in my prayers. Cindy was a wonderful person. God Bless.”
“Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, Ron, and Veronica – We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a very nice lady. Please take comfort in knowing she is at peace and is in heaven watching over you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“To Cindy’s family, my sincere sorrow and condolences on her passing. I just learned of this event. I am truly at a loss for words. She was a great friend and classmate. We always had good times when we meet. She will be missed by all. My prayers are with everyone.”
“Vicki and Ron, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“Sorry for your loss.”
“I am so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you in this sad time. Wanda and Ralph Gough “
“”Vicki, Joe Mike, Ritchie, Ron, Janet and Ray, We are currently in FL and were unable to be there for Cindy and her family. Please know that our love and prayers are with each of you and especially with Cindy at this time.”
“To Cindy’s family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss, may God Bless you and help you through the days ahead. Cindy was always so happy and cheerful, she will truly be missed by all.”