JAMES, Cynthia Ann (Johnston) 1953-2015

JAMES, JOHNSTON, KINNEY

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/10/2015 at 13:16:28

Cynthia James

June 29, 1953 - June 4, 2015

Cynthia Ann James was born on June 29, 1953, in Waterloo, the daughter of Allen and Wynona (Kinney) Johnston. She graduated from Downy High School in Downy, California in 1971, and from Pixie Beauty School in Waterloo. Cynthia worked for eight years at Bergen’s Diner in Traer before going to back to school to get her CNA certificate. She then worked at Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer for five years.

Cynthia was also a foster parent for five years. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the Casino, playing Scrabble, traveling to the West Coast, her dog, Sam, and spending time with her family. Cynthia died at the age of 61 on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cynthia is survived by a daughter, Betsy Johnston of Traer; a son, John James of California; a foster daughter, Trish Startcher of Cedar Falls; three brothers, Jimmy Johnson, Scott Johnston and Brian Johnston; a sister, Connie Kelner; and three grandchildren, Dylan Kelley, Taylor James and Tiana Negron.

Source: Parrott & Wood funeral home