Obituary for Cynthia Ann Wilson
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Raikes Wilson succumbed to respiratory and neurologic ailments, intensified by the COVID-19 virus, on December 17, 2020. Born in Jeffersonville, IN., December 30th, 1959, she is survived by her children: Ambre Dawn Ellison (Crate), Michael Andrew Testerman Jr.(Mei), Bobbi Jo Davidson (Matt), John Anthony Wilson (Emily); a nephew, Robert James Brace, who was more brother than a nephew,; and six grandchildren: Seiji, Piper, Drake, Asher, Olivia, and Naomi. Cindy was also survived by an older sister, Marguerite F. Brace; and an older brother, James F. Frazier. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Weaver Ray Raikes, and mother, Frances Waldvogel Raikes.
Cindy was an Emergency Medical Technician for over 20 years, working her way from Basic EMT to a degree as an Advanced EMT (paramedic). During her years in EMS, she served as CPR instructor, First Aid instructor, and Field Training Officer and mentored newcomers, many of whom can be found today, saving lives across the Upstate and beyond. Cindy was a force of nature with a smile that could light up the room. She loved her children and grandchildren, she loved her Redeemer family, and she loved her EMS family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her animals, and playing cards. Cindy was always the life of the party with her many friends who loved her. She was a member of The Church of the Redeemer Episcopal.
Due to COVID restrictions, an Invitation Only service will be held on December 30, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The service will be streamed live on The Church of the Redeemer’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/corgsc, and archived as well (www.corgsc.org) to allow her far-flung family and friends to join in. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, The Church of the Redeemer, 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29605, so the church may continue its outreach to those in need.
Cindy was an Emergency Medical Technician for over 20 years, working her way from Basic EMT to a degree as an Advanced EMT (paramedic). During her years in EMS, she served as CPR instructor, First Aid instructor, and Field Training Officer and mentored newcomers, many of whom can be found today, saving lives across the Upstate and beyond. Cindy was a force of nature with a smile that could light up the room. She loved her children and grandchildren, she loved her Redeemer family, and she loved her EMS family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, her animals, and playing cards. Cindy was always the life of the party with her many friends who loved her. She was a member of The Church of the Redeemer Episcopal.
Due to COVID restrictions, an Invitation Only service will be held on December 30, 2020, at 2:00 PM. The service will be streamed live on The Church of the Redeemer’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/corgsc, and archived as well (www.corgsc.org) to allow her far-flung family and friends to join in. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund, The Church of the Redeemer, 120 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29605, so the church may continue its outreach to those in need.