of Mountain View, AR
February 17, 1962 - May 31, 2024
Cindy Paulette Daniel Ellis, born February 17, 1962 in Pekin, Illinois, left this world and a giant hole in all of our lives on May 31, 2024 in Mountain View, Arkansas. She was born to Paul Oliver Daniel and Patty Ruth Blaylock Daniel of Fox, Arkansas.
Cindy lived a life that's difficult to sum up in a few short words. She broke through the glass ceiling in 1998 as the first female police officer of Stone County, Arkansas and ended her career of public service as a Juvenile Probation Officer. She had a true servant's heart and touched many lives. There has never been a more loyal friend than her. She raised two daughters, but she was Mom to many more. She took in a lot of strays and mothered anyone who needed it. Her shoulders, though small, were always big enough to cry on, and when you needed a safe place to be, her arms were always available. When she loved you, you knew that she would burn the whole world down to protect you if she had to. She loved to garden and kept her house like a showroom. She loved to travel and she always felt lucky to have seen so much of the world. She never once lost her love of laughter and what an infectious laugh it was. She worked like a mule and taught us all that being strong and brave is simply a matter of holding your head up high and putting one foot in front of the other. When she knew her time was drawing to a close she asked me to write her obituary and while normally words come pretty easy for me, sitting on the deck of her house on the hill, I can't seem to find enough of them to capture what a big personality she was. She was special and we loved her so much.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Patty Daniel and her sisters, Rebecca Diane Daniel Gunn of Fox, Arkansas and Mona Elizabeth Daniel Harper of Prim, Arkansas.
She is survived by her children, Lacey Ann Roper, Corey Britt and Thomas Roy Fuller; her grandchildren, Laurie McCrae Turner, Blaise Daniel Turner and Rhyatt Halen; her brother, Paul Douglas Daniel and remaining friends, family and bonus children of which there are too many to name.
There will be a memorial service held at her home on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 11am to 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Stone County Humane Society.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home of Mountain View are in charge of these arrangements.
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27 Condolence(s)
Lynn Seay
Friday, June 7, 2024
Cindy was a fine person that will be missed! She’s a long time friend that always had a smile on her face. Cindy made this world a better place.
Many prayers for you girls and her family.
Lynn Seay
Juanita Terry
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Cindy was a special lady. Prayers of God’s Grace and Peace for her loved one.
She will be missed.
Sissy
Danny and Brigette Wilson
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Praying
Rigina Pogue Day
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Oh Cindy are you ever going to be missed with that infectious smile. I’ve known Cindy for many years and I don’t ever remember seeing her that she didn’t greet me with that smile. She will greatly be missed. Keeping her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Jacobes
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Sending much love and prayers... She was definitely one of a kind.
Linds Nettles
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
EARLYNN WELSH
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Thinking of you all at this difficult. Cindy worked with my brother Rodger years ago and was a special friend to my sister Diane. Love and prays to you all .
Earlynn Wilson Welsh
Glenda Martin
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Lacey and Corey you are in our prayers . Cindy was a wonderful lady. May God be with you in the days to come. Cindy is in perfect health now.
Don Mcspadden
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
I have known Cindy for many years. We worked together when I was the Prosecutor and she was a police officer and later probation officer. She was always a joy to be around. Always professional. Prayers for her children and other family
Jessica Sterlin
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Cindy was ALWAYS so very kind!
Cared deeply and was a difference maker!
She was a pioneer paving the way for others to walk a clear path as shown by being the 1st Stone County female police officer.
Prayers for her family.
Paulette Cowley Thomas
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy shared my name & almost my birthday! Mine is Feb 14th & hers was the 17th! I hadn’t seen her for years, but we kept in touch through Facebook & I shared many Blaylock family pictures with her!
My thoughts & prayers are with you all!
Geraldine Nella Stephens
Monday, June 3, 2024
She was one of my best loved cousins. She was so sweet and beautiful. I loved just being with her. So my heart goes out to her girls and grandchildren. I pray for the Lord to bless them and give them strength to make it through their loss.
Phyllis Roseberry
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy was one of the best that I have ever known. She will be missed by many.
Holly Meyer
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy guided me as a young lawyer in Stone County. She never told me what to do, she showed me. Patience. Kindness. Empathy. Forgiveness. Consequences. Mercy. Hope. Friendship. Love. We all strive to keep her legacy.
Ashley Raker
Monday, June 3, 2024
This is so beautiful. My heart is with you two girls and the rest of your family. Corey, I’ll be thinking of you (and Lacey) for many days ahead. Prayers for strength, peace and comfort.
Candi Smith
Monday, June 3, 2024
This is one amazing tribute written beautifully with grace pride and love. Cindy had all these attributes and will be missed. Love to all her babies that made her life so full.
Rachel Owens
Monday, June 3, 2024
My heart is with you all.
Melva Brannon
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy always had a smile on her face. She will be missed.
Melisha Rodgers
Monday, June 3, 2024
Cindy will be missed by many. We always enjoyed talking to each other and would talk fast to catch up. Many laughs and even few tears together. She loved her family and will be missed. Prayers for her family.
LaTrisha Blair
Monday, June 3, 2024
Truly an amazing woman! Cindy had a heart of gold and a love like no other. She was so very proud of her daughters and loved her family with all that she had. Truly a blessing to be around and work with. Greatly missed and never replaced, in our hearts we will always remember the great example she was. My heart goes out to you guys and many prayers during this difficult time.
Danny & Martha Simmons
Monday, June 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Cindy was a long time friend and always had a great smile and hug to share. She will be missed by all that knew her. RIP Thank her for her service
Kara Zulpo Browning
Monday, June 3, 2024
I went through police academy with Cindy. I was 21 and she was 41, and she could outdo me in PT every morning! She always had a kind heart and a nice word to say. I'm sorry to hear of her passing. Your family have my prayers.
Ronda Ivy
Monday, June 3, 2024
It is so sad to think this beautiful lady is no longer here. She had such a kind, caring and special way. She loved her family and worked hard to help others. She made a difference. Thankful I got to know her. She also had a pretty voice. She sang at my wedding. Praying for you and know you have special memories to hold to.
Doug Brewer
Monday, June 3, 2024
So sorry to hear of Cindy's passing. She was always smiling and so sweet and no doubt will be missed by many. May the Good Lord comfort you all during the days ahead.
Kay Harrington
Monday, June 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. She was a hard working and loving soul. She will be missed by many!!
Stan and Sandy Ackerman
Monday, June 3, 2024
Sad to hear of her passing, we will keep your family in our prayers.
We loved Cindy and will miss her. She was always so cheerful to be around and a very special person. She loved to hear all the stories about her Grandfather Spec Blaylock my Uncle and his old truck. RIP Cousin Cindy!
Rowdy and Carrie Ross
Monday, June 3, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Cindy was a special person. I really enjoyed working with her when she came to school to see the students she was working with. We are praying for your family.