Cynthia Lynn “Cindy” Parker, age 73, of Hot Springs Village died on November 12, 2025, following a lengthy illness. Born on March 4, 1952, in Clinton, Iowa.
Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Paul L. Shaw, mother, Jacquelyn J. Ament and step-father, Edward J. Ament, husband of 38 years, Jerry Parker, and one brother, Gregory Ament.
Cindy retired as a beloved District Administrator having served the South-Central District (2004-2012) and the Southwest District (2012-2021) of the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. A member of Village United Methodist Church, Cindy sang in the chancel choir and enjoyed crocheting prayer shawls with the sewing team.
She is survived by one son, Michael Mangold; sisters, Sheila Story and Lori Roach (William); stepchildren, Marcus Parker, Laura Pitchford (Mike), Angela Westholm (Nils), and Sara Noble (Kenny); 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 at Village United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Hemund officiating.
Memorials benefitting Methodist Family Health ‘Share the Light’ may be made in care of Village UMC, 200 Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village, AR. 71909.
Notes of condolences may be sent to:
Lori and William Roach
14825 Martin Road
Licking, Missouri 65542