Cynthia Alice (Cindy) Martin, Obituary (1946 - 2010)

Born Feb 11, 1946, Cynthia Alice (Cindy) Martin, attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Cynthia Alice (cindy) Martin,.

Graduation Year	Class of 1964
Date of Birth	Feb 11, 1946
Date of Passing	Jul 17, 2010
About	Cynthia Alice "Cindy" Martin, 64, of Vinton, Va., passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. Cynthia Martin is remembered as one of the two most important people in the development of TAP Ex-Offender programs and the development of Virginia CARES, the first preand post release program in the Commonwealth of Virginia for inmates of state correctional institutions. She was a graduate of William Byrd High School. Cindy was responsible for lobbying at the General Assembly to see that there was a reentry program for the people coming out of prison, that was supportive of them and respected their ability to change. As a result, Virginia CARES has worked with over 70,000 former inmates with a successful reduction of recidivism. Cindy was a loving and giving person. She loved being able to help people in need and in times of crisis. Cindy never married or had children of her own. She had several nieces and nephews that she loved as her own. Cindy was always available to anyone for advice and counsel. She was loved by all and will be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ocie Martin, and two brothers, Samuel Hubert Martin and Paul Wyatt Martin. Cindy is survived by her devoted niece, Jayne Martin Wilson, of Clayton, N.C.; special devoted stepson, Jeffrey Graybill; devoted sister-in-law, Frankie E. (Betty) Brunk, of Raleigh, N.C.; and two special friends, Bruce Bunniewell, Vinton, and Ashley Thomas, Vinton; her dog and faithful companion, Molly Martin. Thanks to the wonderful women at Helpful Hands Home Health Care, Carilion Clinic Hospice and Meals on Wheels. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Mountain View Cemetery, with Chaplain Roger Graves. Reception for friends and family will follow at Vinton Masonic Lodge on Washington Avenue. The family will received friends from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesda