Cynthia 'Cyndy' Sue Scarlett

Danville - Cynthia "Cyndy" Scarlett, 52, peacefully passed away at her father's home on September 2, 2018 at 12:52 AM while under Hospice and her family's loving care. Cynthia Sue Scarlett was born September 27, 1965, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of George M. "Bud" Scarlett and Margaret M. "Punky" Pickering Scarlett. Cyndy is survived by her father George "Bud" Scarlett; daughter Anna L. Dancey; brother Timothy (Shelly Larson) Scarlett; two nephews, Corey (Mattie Rose) Scarlett and Ryan Scarlett. Also surviving; Susanne Dancey of Tucson, Arizona; several aunts, uncles, and special cousins, including Tammy Pickering and Misty Pickering who inspired and motivated her to bravely face the battle of cancer. Preceding her in death: mother; Margaret "Punky" Scarlett; grandparents Max & Dorothy Scarlett and Frank "Elmer" & Anna "Vi" Pickering; fianc Richard Dancey. Educated at Danville Lutheran School and Danville High School, Cyndy graduated in 1983 and continued her studies at Danville Area Community College (DACC) where she received her Associates Degree. She also is a graduate of Danville Beauty School. She was an employee of District 118 for 12 years, with her last assignment at Garfield School for 10 years, until June 2017 when she was diagnosed with cancer. Cyndy enjoyed a close relationship with her family and treasured the memories of numerous family trips with her cousins, aunts and uncles, including her teenage Florida spring break; Caribbean cruise; Pigeon Forge, TN; Amish Acres in Nappanee, IN; as well as large holiday gatherings. She strived to maintain a close bond with her young daughter while visiting American Girl Doll and attending Anna's favorite concerts in Chicago. Cyndy was fascinated with the food/cooking channels and, together, mother and daughter enjoyed experimenting with new recipes (we remember the Irish soda bread). Cyndy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was christened as an infant, and a celebration of her life will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM in Trinity Lutheran Church, 824 E. Main Street, Danville, with Pastor Kent Tibben officiating. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 3940 N. Vermilion Street, Danville. Memorials in her memory may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Danville Lutheran School. Please join "Cyndy's" family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation Sep 6, 2018 Thursday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Sep 7, 2018 Friday, 2:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 824 e main st danville, Il 61832 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834