Cindy Lou Mears
June 23rd, 1958 - January 22nd, 2023
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Cindy's Obituary
Cindy Lou Mears, 64, passed away on January 22, 2023, in her home in Fennville, Michigan after a long battle with cancer. She was born on June 23, 1958, in South Haven to the late Charles Criffield and Patsy (Pendergrass) Mears.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. A private graveside service will be held this summer at Pearl Cemetery in Clyde Township.
Cindy married Ken Mears July 20, 2001, at their home in Fennville after a long courtship of 20 years. She is survived by her husband along with her children, Jeremy (Shelly) Holmes, Fennville, MI, and Melissa (Ed) Garcia, Holland, MI, Kenneth (Amy) Mears Jr., South Bend, IN, Kevin Mears, South Bend, IN, and Melissa (Jeff) Woods, Zeeland, MI, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings, Terry Criffield, Michelle (Mike) Binney, Melody Mears, John (Tina) Mears Jr, Raymond Criffield, Cathy Williams, Carlina Shephard, and Sally Drowns.
Proceeded in death, her parents and 3 brothers Scott Pendergrass, Charles Criffield Jr, and Howard Criffield.
Cindy had hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, especially the beach. She also, loved cooking and baking for her friends and family. Her Potawatomi Tribal Affiliation were especially important to her.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333
Visitation will be Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Filbrandt Chapel in South Haven. A private graveside service will be held this summer at Pearl Cemetery in Clyde Township.
Cindy married Ken Mears July 20, 2001, at their home in Fennville after a long courtship of 20 years. She is survived by her husband along with her children, Jeremy (Shelly) Holmes, Fennville, MI, and Melissa (Ed) Garcia, Holland, MI, Kenneth (Amy) Mears Jr., South Bend, IN, Kevin Mears, South Bend, IN, and Melissa (Jeff) Woods, Zeeland, MI, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings, Terry Criffield, Michelle (Mike) Binney, Melody Mears, John (Tina) Mears Jr, Raymond Criffield, Cathy Williams, Carlina Shephard, and Sally Drowns.
Proceeded in death, her parents and 3 brothers Scott Pendergrass, Charles Criffield Jr, and Howard Criffield.
Cindy had hobbies and interests including arts and crafts, spending time outdoors, especially the beach. She also, loved cooking and baking for her friends and family. Her Potawatomi Tribal Affiliation were especially important to her.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333
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