Cynthia Whichard Sammons
November 19, 1955 ~ March 25, 2019
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SMITHFIELD, VA- Cindy Whichard Sammons, 63, passed away after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer on Monday, March 25, 2019, with her husband Charles by her side. Cindy was born in Nash County, North Carolina on November 19, 1955, to the late Eugene and Pearl Marie Whichard. Cindy was also preceded in death by her brother, Gene Whichard; and sister, Julie Whichard.
Raised in Enfield, Cindy and her siblings were active members of Enfield Baptist Church. She graduated from Enfield Academy, and received her bachelor's degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Cindy wed Charles in the Summer of 1983. Over the next few years, they welcomed two beautiful and talented daughters, Katherine and Laura. Throughout dozens of military re-locations, Cindy was devoted to creating a nurturing home wherever her family was stationed; all while being a full-time working mother and supportive military wife. She was an incredibly proud Mother and Grandmother.
Educating special needs children was her calling and passion. As a deaf education teacher, Cindy was extremely devoted and giving. She saw unlimited potential in all of her students, no matter their challenges.
Cindy leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 36 years, Charles Sammons; and daughters, Laura Sammons, Katherine S. Hartman and husband, Mitchell. She is also survived by granddaughters, Victoria and Madison Hartman; sisters, Peggy W. Sammons and husband, Dean, Doris W. Johnson and husband, Dr. Mike Johnson; brother, John S. Whichard and wife, Jennifer; niece, Beverly Sammons; and nephews, Thomas Johnson, Zachary Whichard and wife Lindsey.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Jim Cook officiating.
A private family burial will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial
Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Road, Suffolk, VA 23434.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, PO Box 12693, Norfolk, VA 23541 or American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 3/29, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 3/30, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Jim Cook officiating.
Cemetery
Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Monday 4/1
A Private Family Burial will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA 23434.
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, PO Box 12693, Norfolk, VA 23541.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
So very sorry to hear about your loss. It is so very hard to lose someone we love even when we know that their pain has come to an end. Your family will be in our prayers in the difficult days ahead. Praying God will give you peace.
Sending my best regards to the family.
Mrs. Sammons taught me in school about 12 years ago. She was a great lady! Very sweet and kind hearted! She will be missed. Praying for the family.
We will be praying for you and family, Chuck. Wish we could be down there to stand beside you and help carry the load, but we’ll be there in heart and mind. Your bond with us will never end. Ken & Marleen
My sincere condolences to the Sammon’s family. You are all in my heart and prayers as you transition through this mourning phase. I wish God’s blessing upon you to heal your aching hearts. God bless
Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. Please let us know if there’s anything we can help with, we’re right next door.
We are so saddened to hear of Cindy’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and should you need us, we are here for you just down the street.
Chuck, family, & friends; No words that I can think of will suffice right now. I am thinking of you all and sending love and my deepest condolences. My prayers for strength during this difficult time and hope that you take comfort knowing God has another beautiful Angel by his side looking over you.
RIP lovely lady. I thought about you just a couple weeks ago.
To Charlie & Family❤️🥰 We are shocked by the news of Cynthia and our Hearts are with Y’all, no question. I knew Cynthia before I knew she belonged to my husband’s friend Charlie. She was in several of our son’s IEP meetings thru the years and such a kind soul to us. We love Y’all and will be praying for peace in your hearts❤️ Love, Michael & TJ Carroll
My heart breaks for her family. Another sad, untimely loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God’s comfort and many sweet memories bring you comfort to help push out the sorrow that you feel.
So sorry for the loss of this beloved lady. May God give her family strength and peace during this time as you lean into Him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Cindy’s family and friends. May God’s grace be with you all.
Thoughts and prayers for the Samson & Whichard families. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to here about Cindy. Breaks my heart. I grew up in Enfield and remember all of the family well. Cindy and I PM’d after Julie’s death. I loved this family. You are all in my prayers.
In memory of Cynthia Whichard Sammons, Becky Henry lit a candle
In memory of Cynthia Whichard Sammons, Robin Davenport lit a candle
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Loved her very much look forward to seeing her in the next life. Love Donna
I am so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. I have such fond memories of Cindy and her time here in Warren County. I will always remember her friendship and our trip to Orlando to Disney. She was an amazing teacher and person. May God give you all peace and comfort.
Cindy and I were co-workers at North Warren Middle School, Wise, NC. She was a dedicated and loving teacher. You have my deepest sympathy.
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Having experienced such a difficult loss I know the feeling of pain and helplessness that accompanies it. Something that comforted our family during such a difficult time was the promise found in the Bible. Revelation 213,4 promises that God will wipe away all tears from their eyes and death will be no more . I truly hope that these words will bring comfort to your family as it did ours.
Charlie, my sincere condolence to you and your family. I pray that God gives you the strength to endure this, and may she rest in peace.
To The Family I am sorry for your loss the Bible is very comforting to all of us during our time of loss. I think about the scripture John 528,29 which states all those in the memorial tombs will come back to life again. Also, Revelation 213,4 where it states death will be no more nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. These and other scriptures encourages me with my loss. With My Deepest Sympathy