Cindy Sturgeon

Oct. 21, 1962–July 31, 2024

 

Cindy Lou Sturgeon, 61, of South Point, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Born in Ironton on Oct. 21, 1962, she was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Dr. Harold L. Sturgeon and Jewell Thompson Sturgeon.

A proud 1980 graduate of South Point High School, Cindy earned her associate degree in General Studies from Ohio University Southern.

She dedicated many years as a technician at Ayers Animal Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, before retiring.

Cindy was an active participant in the Christian Science faith and found joy in horseback riding, attending music concerts, drinking Sprite and caring for animals.

Above all, she cherished her family and took great pride in being a Nana to her “presh” granddaughter, Ali.

She is survived by her three children, Christopher McCormick, of South Point, Jonathan McCormick, of South Point, and Heather McCormick (Sturgeon), of Crown City; her beloved granddaughter, Alessandra “Ali” Kruel; her brother, David Sturgeon of South Point; her sister, Julie Blair (Sturgeon) of Huntington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever hold her memory dear.

Funeral services will be held noon Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Phillips Funeral Home, located at 1004 S. Seventh Street, Ironton. The service will be officiated by Jean Hosier and Bridget Bailey. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point.

The Sturgeon family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Phillips Funeral Home is honored to assist the Sturgeon family with these arrangements.

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