Cindy Byrd
1956-10-09 2022-09-13
Cynthia (Cindy) Lee Byrd, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away on September 13th, 2022 at 65 years old. She was surrounded by her husband, Marty Byrd, and her only daughter, Kylie Byrd, as she breathed her last breath after a long, painful fight with cancer.
Cindy was born on October 9th, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John and Vanda Wyrrick. Her legacy lives on in her husband, daughter, sisters (Anita, Sharon, Kathy) and brother (Johnny).
She is best known for being "THAT teacher" - the one that stood up for you when it felt like nobody else was. A long-time staff member at Ada High, she altered the trajectory of many lives. She embodied what it means to give selflessly, and offered countless hours of empathy, encouragement, and, of course, peppermints. Cougann director, French teacher, English teacher, and guidance counselor were some of the many hats worn by Cindy. After retirement from Ada High, she went on to become a counselor at Pontotoc Technology Center. She also started her well-known blog, which was featured in the Ada Evening News. Her wisdom and wonderful way with words can be read at: musingsofamatureamericanwoman.wordpress.com.
Her hobbies outside of changing lives included hiking (Robbers Cave State Park expert), cooking (the best blackberry cobbler maker alive), spin class, riding backroads in her 1997 Jeep Wrangler, laughing with friends, feeding and watching the hummingbirds, and two-stepping with her cowboy.
Cindy was born on October 9th, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to John and Vanda Wyrrick. Her legacy lives on in her husband, daughter, sisters (Anita, Sharon, Kathy) and brother (Johnny).
She is best known for being "THAT teacher" - the one that stood up for you when it felt like nobody else was. A long-time staff member at Ada High, she altered the trajectory of many lives. She embodied what it means to give selflessly, and offered countless hours of empathy, encouragement, and, of course, peppermints. Cougann director, French teacher, English teacher, and guidance counselor were some of the many hats worn by Cindy. After retirement from Ada High, she went on to become a counselor at Pontotoc Technology Center. She also started her well-known blog, which was featured in the Ada Evening News. Her wisdom and wonderful way with words can be read at: musingsofamatureamericanwoman.wordpress.com.
Her hobbies outside of changing lives included hiking (Robbers Cave State Park expert), cooking (the best blackberry cobbler maker alive), spin class, riding backroads in her 1997 Jeep Wrangler, laughing with friends, feeding and watching the hummingbirds, and two-stepping with her cowboy.
Cindy was such a special lady. We roomed together for a summer our senior year at OU. We stayed in contact thru the years thru FB. She attended the 30th hs reunion I think. I always enjoyed reading her articles. She definitely had a special writing talent and left her mark in this world. She is sorely missed.
tribute by Judy Worthley Owen