1957
2017
Cynthia Ann Wells, 59, returned to our dear Lord on October 26, 2017. Cynthia was born to Alfred and Veronica Drost on December 31,1957 in Burlington NJ. She is survived by her loving husband, Eddie Wells, daughter Candice Grubb, son Matt Arnwine, brother Joseph Drost, grandchildren Katelyn Cartee, Leah Broome, Makaila Arnwine, Brayden Grubb and countless nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Cynthia was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Reedy Creek Ward. While there, she discovered her lifelong passion for Genealogy and Family History Research and was able to trace several of her family lines back many generations. She was a frequent guest speaker for FTDNA, Lay Family Organization, DAR and many others. She also enjoyed spreading the joyous message of Jesus Christ and was set to embark on a two year mission trip with her husband.
Cynthia also enjoyed traveling both domestically and abroad. Her most recent trip brought her to the Holy Land where she toured several ancient sites. Cynthia had a passion for life and always brought out the best in the people she met.
The family will receive visitors at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Charlotte Central Stake Building located at 2500 Rocky River Rd in Charlotte at 11:00am, the service will then follow at 1pm followed by a gravesite service at the Sharon Memorial Park where she will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Diabetes Association.
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Sponsored by McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park.
November 11, 2017
Dear Eddie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Although we never had the privilege to meet Cynthia, I am confident she made an impact in this world. May you find comfort knowing you will get to see her again some day as spoken of in
I Thessalonians 4:13-18. Please know prayers are with you and your family during this time. Innovation Health @iPark, Charlotte, NC
November 11, 2017
Friend
Ron Brenner
I will forever be grateful for the guidance and encouragement I received from Cynthia for my Lay family research. Her kindness, wisdom and dedication was inspirational.
November 10, 2017
Holly Lay Yancey
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 10, 2017
Karen Weis
Our deepest sympathy Eddie. Cynthia will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. So thankful she came into my life through LFGA. She was an angel indeed on earth and now in heaven. May God bring comfort to you.
November 10, 2017
Katherine Lay
I never had the pleasure of meeting Cynthia in person but her passion for Geneologiy and the Lay family were so helpful to so many people. Her expertise will be missed. My condolences to her family that lost a loved one too soon.
November 2, 2017
Katherine Borges
November 2, 2017
So sad to learn of Cynthia's passing. She was a lovely lady with a kind disposition. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the annual Family Tree DNA Conference on several occasions. She was delightful. Condolences to her family.
November 1, 2017
Derrell Oakley Teat
My heart is broken with Cynthia untimely passing but I know she's in our Lord's arms and her body is healed.
Rest well my sweet friend until we see each other again. I will miss you and our talks and fusses..Love you Sweet Girl!!
Eddie you and Matt are in my prayers.
November 1, 2017
Mags Gaulden
I am surprised and saddened by the news of Cynthia's passing. I knew her through Genetic Genealogy so I know the impact she has had on all she worked with and met in our industry. My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie and the rest of her family and with her family worldwide.
November 1, 2017
Leo Moretz
I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Cynthia's passing! I worked with Cynthia at H&H for 8 years and we always enjoyed an excellent relationship sharing both work and personal experiences. My sincere condolences to Eddie and the rest of her family who I'm sure will miss her greatly.
November 1, 2017
Buck Talley
November 1, 2017
Warren (Buck) Talley
Cynthia and I spent many hours researching Eddie's and my Talley ancestors in Halifax County, VA and Chatham County, NC. She had a special talent for putting pieces of the puzzle together. I have never known a more dedicated researcher. Her work ethic, her wonderful personality and her guidance will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to Eddie and family.
November 1, 2017
Warren (Buck) Talley
Cynthia and I spent many hours walking the lands of Talleys in Halifax County, Virginia and Chatham County, NC in search of my and Eddie's ancestors. She was undoubtedly the most dedicated genealogist that I know. Her guidance, her work ethnic, her friendship and her beautiful personality will be sorely missed. To her family I send my sincere condolences for your lost.
November 1, 2017
Maurice Gleeson
I am so saddened by Cynthia's untimely passing. I will always hold her in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with Eddie and her family.
October 31, 2017
Janine Cloud
Cynthia was sweet and beautiful inside and out. I will miss her. She was always so easy to work with and represented Family Tree DNA well.
My heart goes out to her family.
October 31, 2017
Brian Swann
I knew Cynthia from her visits to England and Ireland to help out on ISOGG Stands from 2009, and also from the intersection of our lives through diabetes and human insulin. Back in 1980 I was literally the very first person to take biosynthetic human insulin, as then I worked for Eli Lilly in England. I loved Cynthia's personality and unique style, and she will be one American I will always remember for all the right reasons, as long as I have memory left. Thanks Eddie for letting her come over here, and for allowing her to sprinkle some of her stardust amongst us.
Brian
This post list is not set up for Overseas entries like the UK, so I am classifying my address as a US Minor State.
October 31, 2017
Josselin LE GALL
A great and nice person and we met the first time in Dublin in 2014 for Genetic Genealogy Ireland. My sincere condolences to her family.
Joss
Cork, Ireland
Brittany, France.
October 31, 2017
Josselin LE GALL
October 31, 2017
Katherine Borges
Dear Eddie and family,
Heartbroken at the news of the loss of our dear Cynthia! So privileged to have been with her twice this year: April in NC and then Aug in Sweden. She was beautiful inside and out and I always told her so. She was so humble though and would laugh every time. Her birthday is the day before mine and we always talked about how that made us kindred spirits. I am a better person for knowing her, will miss her terribly, and treasure my memories of her. My deepest sympathy to you and may God ease your pain.
October 31, 2017
Roberta Estes
Such a lovely person. So sorry she is gone.
October 30, 2017
Rhea Overson-Whittaker
She touched my life with her kindness, love and gentle laugh. As I look through the pictures included in this web site I can just hear her laugh in many of them.
What a blessing to have known her!
October 30, 2017
Victoria James
thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of need RIP and I am so sorry for your loss!!!
October 30, 2017
Friend
Dianne Taylor
To a wonderful person and travel companion. I will miss you, but will always remember our time together.
October 29, 2017
Vickie & Larry Hildreth
In loving memory of a wonderful sister-in-law and person. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
October 29, 2017
Geoffrey McIntyre
She is a truly great person--lots of energy and a long list of wonderful activities and events in her life. Her love for genealogy is legendary. I'm sad she couldn't go on the 2-year mission...she would have loved that! My condolences to Eddie and to the rest of the family. Geoffrey and Sherry McIntyre
October 28, 2017
Damitria Morris
My prayers are with the family, that they find comfort in the holy spirit, until they are reunited with lovely Cynthia again.
October 27, 2017
Myrline Sanders
You will be missed sweet lady, enjoyed working with you in the Temple several years ago! I have enjoyed being Facebook friends also and seeing your travel pictures.
Myrline Sanders
October 27, 2017
Art & Jetta Washington
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Art & Jetta Washington
October 26, 2017
Neighbor
Joan Brown
Heaven has one more Angel. Will miss you and your Bright smile.
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