I am writing to celebrate the life of my mother, Cynthia Mixon, who was born on November 16, 1952 and died on September 14, 2020. She is survived by her husband Larry, children Zachary and Paedia, stepson Eric, grandchildren Jessica, Garrett, Ree, Scarlet, and Samuel, and siblings Rodney and Vicki. Raised in a military family who moved around a lot, Cindy cherished her parents and siblings and was a devoted daughter and sister. Her love of family continued as she built her own. Cindy loved Larry with her whole heart and, while their 47-year marriage had its share of ups and downs, her love and devotion never wavered. She was an epic mom who would do anything for us. She celebrated who we were and embraced our friends and those we chose to love. She fully participated in our lives, celebrating all of our triumphs, caring for us when we fell down, and forgiving us for our mistakes. She was always building us up and making our special moments magical. 

Even though she did not know it, my mom was very smart. She took an entry-level job as a clerk typist and turned it into a nearly 30-year career in Information Technology. Her favorite job was working for Digital Equipment Corp (which eventually became HP) as a Software Support Specialist. Mom loved customer service. She was committed to helping people solve problems. She worked with computers but her favorite part of her job was helping people. Mom managed to balance her career and family life in an admirable way. She advanced in her career but always put her family first. 

Cindy was known for her sharp wit and big heart. She had sparkling eyes and a beautiful smile. She was one of the most empathetic people you could ever meet. She felt so much that should couldn't watch the news because she would take on the pain of those that she didn't even know. When we were growing up, mom took in all of the kids around us who were struggling. Our friends could rely on my mom for a hot meal, a shoulder to cry on, and great advice. She was famous for her compliments and the way she sought to build up the people around her. She was also very funny. She was sarcastic and quick-witted, like her mother. She could always make us laugh. 

Mom loved music and dancing. She and dad would dance at the grocery store if they liked the song. Our house was always filled with music. She loved romantic comedies, bubble baths, and candles. She loved changing things up. She was always changing her hair, rearranging her house, and looking for something new. She lived a lot of different places but loved Texas and Colorado best and considered Colorado Springs her home. She loved the sunshine in Colorado and the beautiful mountain views. She also loved living near her two sisters, Zach and his family, and her nieces and nephews.

Mom was a beautiful person who touched a lot of lives. She is greatly missed.