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Cynthia B. "Cyndy" Wood

1958 - 2020

Cynthia B. "Cyndy" Wood obituary, 1958-2020, Charleston, SC

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Cynthia Wood Obituary

Cynthia "Cyndy" B. Wood Mt. Pleasant - Cynthia "Cyndy" B. Wood, 61, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away in the arms of her husband, John, at their home Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Cyndy was born July 7, 1958 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, one of two daughters of Dr. Homer F. Bechtell and Dolores Hyden Bechtell. Cyndy earned her undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of New Hampshire (Class of '80), Durham, NH, where she met John and where her father, Professor Emeritus, taught Mathematics. She went on to earn a master's degree in Public Administration from Penn State University. Her career led her to Kimberly-Clark, Time Warner, and Datahr Rehabilitation Institute of Danbury, CT, from which she retired as vice-president of human resources. Cyndy found delight in her gardens, drawing, cooking and finding special connections with her friends and family. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, John Donald Wood of Mount Pleasant, SC; parents: Homer and Dolly Bechtell of Eatonton, GA; and sister, Michele Bechtell-Fritzi (Edward Fritzi) of Madison, GA. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the memory of Cyndy Wood, may be made to My Sister's House, P.O. Box 71171, N. Charleston, SC 29415, who provide shelter for needful women and children www.mysistershouse.org. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2020.

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Tamara Hartford Ballantyne

April 8, 2020

Cyndy and I became friends in the third grade and our friendship continued through high school and beyond. I am so saddened to hear of her death and wish John, her sister Michele, and her parents comfort during this particularly difficult time.

April 5, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss John. Kathy and I have known both you and Cyndy for a long time. Our prayers go out to you. Take care and know that we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.

Andrew & Kathy Markich

April 5, 2020

So sorry to hear about Cyndy. John , our prayers go out to you . Kathy and I have known you both for a long time. So sad that this happened . Take care . Andrew and Kathy Markich

maury Finkelstein

April 2, 2020

Dear John,

We are so sorry for the loss of Cyndy. She was a wonderful and courageous person, and the love you both had for each other,
was very special. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Maury and Cookie

Ron Plunkett

April 2, 2020

Dear John,
So sorry to read of Cyndy's passing. She was a great lady and you set the gold standard for a loving and caring husband.
God's peace dear friend.
Ron P.

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