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Cynthia Washington Obituary

Cynthia Washington NEW YORK, NY - Cynthia Washington, of New York, NY, entered into eternal rest on August 1, 2022. Cynthia, affectionately known as "Cemp" to her close friends and family, was born in Charleston, SC, on January 28, 1955. Cynthia spent her childhood in Charleston, SC, on James Island, where she graduated from James Island High School, and attended St. Augustine College in Raleigh, NC. Cynthia would soon move to New York City, where she was employed by Barnard College of Columbia University for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Washington and Albertha Kirkland Washington and sister, Johnette Magwood. Those left to cherish the beautiful memories they shared with Cynthia are her loving son, John Cody Washington of New York, NY; brother, John Edward (JD) Washington of Charleston, SC; sister, Patricia Ann Lawrence (John) of Alexandria, VA; brother, Earl Washington of Charleston, SC; sister, Lashae Woodall of Athens, GA; brother, Tyrone Washington (Melissa) of Charleston, SC; a dear sister-in-law, Janith B. Washington of Charleston, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2022.

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Mary Thomas

September 27, 2022

Prayers for your family fly high Falcon you got your wings

James O'Berry

September 26, 2022

JD and family, sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. Will keep you in our prayers.
James O'Berry
Houston, TX

Janith Washington

September 26, 2022

So sorry you left,but Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior wanted you home with him.What an awesome place to be.Will miss our chats.Thanks for the prays after my surgery.Will never forget.Rest my sister,God loves you,so do I

Eleanor Kinlaw-Ross

September 26, 2022

We both left James Island and took roads less traveled to build new lives. I thought of you often over the years, and how I'd liked to see you again. I wondered how you were and smiled when I thought of you. The years have been many and the miles between us long. I remember your warm and gentle spirit, that matched your easy smile. May the beautiful memories you left with us remain now and forever. My condolences to your son and family. Rest in peace sweet friend. Heaven smiles at your entry.

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