Cynthia A. ‘Cindy’ Brown
Cynthia A. ‘Cindy’ Brown, age 53, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on December 21, 1970 in Quincy, the daughter of John and Betty (Franklin) Ley. Cindy received her Bachelors Degree in Education from Western Illinois University and her Masters Degree from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. She married David Edward Brown on July 7, 2001 in St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2023.
Cindy began her teaching career at St. Peter Catholic School. She then later taught at Baldwin Elementary School. Cindy then later returned to teach at St. Peter Catholic School. Throughout the years, many of her students told Cindy of the lasting impact she had on them. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and watching the activities of her children.
Cindy is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Parker Brown, Braden Brown, Kaitlyn Brown and Lydia Brown all of Quincy.
Her parents: John and Betty Ley of Quincy.
SIBLINGS: John and Peggy Ley of Quincy, Brian and Amy Ley of Havana, IL, and Eric and Krisha Ley of Quincy.
SISTER-IN-LAW: Chris (Jerry) Hanlin of Quincy.
Several nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
In addition to her husband, Cindy was also preceded in death by a nephew Austin Hermann.
Services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9:45 AM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Brown Children Education Fund, St. Anthony Parish or to Quincy Notre Dame. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Cindy was a shining star to everyone who met her. She always had a smile on her face and loved her children fiercely. Cindy was the kindest, most thoughtful, sweetest, happiest person. We should all be like Cindy. A real angel on Earth. ❤️❤️
Dear family, I worked with your mom and dad at Baldwin. I am so sorry for your losses. Both were excellent teachers that showed their care and concern for students everyday
Sending love and strength to the Brown Children. Our prayers are lifting you up.
Mrs. Brown was so compassionate and helpful in aiding my grandson make the transition from public schools to St. Peter. Such a wonderful person and teacher!
My prayers for and sympathies to the family!
RIP Cindy… make God’s hand bless you and your family.
I knew Cindy from Baldwin school. I worked there as well. Cindy was always so friendly. I enjoyed talking with her. My thoughts are with their children.
Cindy taught my son and he learned many lessons from her. Her passing takes my breath away. I am so sorry for the great loss.
My thought’s and Prayers are with the Brown Family.
Dear Parker and your siblings,
St. Rose parish will remember your mother in our daily prayers and as well as you and your siblings.
Your mother was fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother church for her journey home.
We too will help her with our prayers.
Paul K. Geers
Pres. Latin mass society of Quincy/ Historic St. Rose of lima parish.
John and Betty, I just now saw where Cindy passed away. I am so sorry, but we must remember she is in a better place now. Prayers are with you and her family.
My dear Browns and Leys,
Words cannot express the sorrow I’m feeling and I know it is nothing to what you feel. Your mom and dad were so very proud of you kids! Please know that you, Cindy and Dave are all remembered in many prayers daily by my friends and family. May God bless you and ease your suffering and sadness. I love you all! ❤️
I knew Cindy and Dave from substitute teaching —- huge losses for the education world —- all around good people —- their kindness and caring of their students and others around them will live on through the lives they touched —— they were both special to me —- thoughts and prayers for their children and family — God Bless you all
I worked at Baldwin School with your mom & dad. Your mom was always so sweet. My thoughts & prayers are with your family. 🙏♥️
I had the privilege of working with both Cindy and Dave at Baldwin Intermediate School. They shared a passion for all children there and were always flexible and willing to go the extra mile for anyone to do what was best for the team. Cindy’s smile and gentle nature gave her students a safe and loving environment that they knew they were blessed to be in.
May our memories be a blessing during this very difficult time and may we all surround their children with love and support! Cindy & Dave most definitely made a difference in the lives of everyone they taught and their legacy will live on in their hearts! 🙏🙏💙
Deepest sympathies to all the families
So sorry for your loss
Thinking of your families
Thinking of you at this time of loss.
Ray
Parker,
With great sadness, we heard of the passing of your mom. We are keeping you and your family in prayer during this painful and difficult time. May the Blessed Mother hold you in her heart always.
To the Ley family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can vividly remember Cindy’s infectious smile in my classroom at QND. As you know, I have always held the deepest regard for your entire family. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead and that HE will watch over the children and fill your hearts with only the great memories you created, and shared with Cindy. God Bless.