Cynthia “Cindy” Baxter Johnson
June 17, 1957 ~ November 12, 2018
Cynthia Baxter Johnson (Cindy), age 61, quietly passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at her home in Big Clifty, Kentucky surrounded by friends, family, and a lot of love.
Cindy was born to Billy Hall and Sandy Baxter of Glasgow, Kentucky and was the older of two children. Cindy was active in the Glasgow Scottie Marching Band and carried a love for music throughout her life.
After college, Cindy enjoyed a lengthy career as a Medical Technologist working in several locations in Kentucky before moving to Colorado. She spent ten years in Aspen, Colorado, working and helping to raise her beloved niece, Taysen. Anyone who knew Cindy most likely heard of the escapades as Cindy and Taysen explored the world together.
She reconnected with her high school classmate, Leslie Johnson, and they were married in December of 2007. She retired to their home in Big Clifty in 2014.
Cindy lost a 19 year battle with cancer and chose to be cremated. She is survived by her husband, Les Johnson; her parents, Billy Hall and Sandy Baxter; her sister, Karen Baxter; and her niece, Taysen Wilkins. Her quick wit and giant heart, with a penchant for any and all dogs, will be missed by many.
A celebration of Cindy’s life will be held at George J’s on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Family and friends are invited to stop by this casual gathering between 5pm and 8pm to share stories and our love of Cindy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in remembrance of Cindy to BRAWA-the Barren River Animal Welfare Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home.
So MUCH love for all the Baxter’s. Always in my heart. The world has lost some beautiful energy and heaven has for sure gained an angel.
Cindy was such an inspiration to all of us. She will be missed by many. Praying for her family.
After spending your whole childhood growing up together in church and going to school together someone leaves an indelible print on your heart and an echo of their laughter in your ear forever. I was so lucky to know someone so full of the love of life as Cindy.
One of the most memorable times of Cindy will be her zest for life. She always had a huge smile everytime that I saw her. She was strong and such an inspiration to others. Cindy will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers for all.
I was one of the lucky ones to call Cindy my best friend. No matter how near or far apart we were geographically, we still kept in touch and cared greatly for each other. She was a true inspiration as she battled cancer, always smiling and never complaining ( at least not out loud). She always had time for her family and friends and her fur babies. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
I didn’t meet Cindy until a few years ago. I was immediately drawn to her easygoing, vibrant personality. We shared a love and compassion for animals (especially dogs). I know she was loved by many, and a inspiration to all. I will miss her common sense and her sense of humor. She could always make me smile. Rest easy, Cindy.