Cynthia M. "Cindy" Gainey, age 63, of Shelby, Ohio was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at JAG Healthcare in Shelby, Ohio after an extended illness.
Cindy was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on May 27, 1958 to Albert and Catherine (Monk) Mihalko. She graduated from Wooster High School and attended Wayne County Schools Career Center.
She had a love of music along with singing and dancing that she enjoyed throughout her life. Her daughter Jessica was very special to her and much loved.
Though Cindy had to deal with many challenges during her life, her faith in God helped her to weather the storms of life.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Raymond) Wald of Canal Winchester, Ohio; sisters, Margaret Mihalko (Mounir) of Columbus, Ohio and Naomi (Larry) Budd of Dayton, Ohio; brother Allen Mihalko of Wooster, Ohio; along with nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces all of the Dayton, Ohio area.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Catherine Kunkel.
The family will have a private memorial service followed by burial at Wooster Cemetery. Cindy will be forever loved and remembered by her family and friends.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is honored to serve the family. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Wayne and Holmes County, 2525 Back Orrville Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Words of private or public condolences may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com