Cynthia Marie McGaskey's Obituary
Cynthia Marie McGaskey was born December 29th, 1951 to Helen and Oscar McGaskey Sr., in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the second of three children under this union. Her first four years of life were spent in Natchitoches, Louisiana until the family moved to Dallas, Texas. Even as a child Cynthia was outgoing and opinionated, just like her mother. As an adult, she was a loving woman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always ready for a good game of spades. Cynthia was just as good in the kitchen as she was on the card table, and always had your favorites including Louisiana gumbo, cornbread dressing, and the most delicious desserts.Even though Cynthia didn’t have biological children, she took a special interest in raising her niece Robin and her Godchildren Samuel and Nathaniel Berry. Although she worked for the Credit Union of Texas for over 30 years, family was always first for Cynthia. She was called to retire early so that she could care for her elderly parents and did so joyfully and graciously. Cynthia poured all her energy and love into her family and friends. She truly never met a stranger and you never had to ask how she felt. In recent years, she lived with and cared for her only sister, and wouldn’t have had it any other way. She described herself on Facebook as a retired banker and retired caregiver.Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents Helen and Oscar McGaskey Sr.She will forever be remembered by her sister, Mary Lou Hawkins of Dallas, TX; brother, Oscar (Wendy) McGaskey Jr. of Gallatin, TN; nephew, Bryan (Elizabeth) Hawkins of Sacramento, CA; niece, Robin (Jeremy) Hawkins of Dallas, TX; niece, Helena McGaskey; nephew, Chandler McGaskey- both of Gallatin, TN; Godchildren, Samuel and Nathaniel Berry, three great nieces, and a host of extended family and friends.
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