Cynthia Marie “Cindi” Branom, age 55, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at home surrounded by family.
Cindi was born March 12, 1960 in Belleville, Illinois, to Frank Leon Branom Sr. and Linda Marie (Hunter) Branom. She attended North County Tech earning her degree as a graphic artist. Cindi worked for Martin Printing for 21 years, and later for Clay County Advocate Press, Hometown Journal, and Clay County Republican. She loved being a member of Xenia United Methodist Church where she often helped at church with cooking for T.G.I.W and janitorial duties. She also enjoyed flowers, her cats, and dog. Cindi loved life and her family.
She is survived by her son: Jamie Branom of Xenia; mother: Linda Chadwell of Xenia; father: Frank Branom (Joyce) of Independence, MO; brothers: Rob Branom (Kay) of Parma, MO and Frank Branom Jr. (Beverly) of Independence, MO; step-brothers: Mike Chadwell (Valerie) of St. Charles, MO and Tom Chadwell (Jennifer) of East Prairie, MO; step-sister: Renee Vasquez of St. Louis, MO; granddaughter: Sierra Branom; friend: Hank Brown; along with many special nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her son: Shannon D. “Pete: Branom, grandson: Christian Branom, step-dad: Jerry Chadwell, sister: Karen Macken, maternal grandparents: Robert and Madge Hunter, and paternal grandparents: James and Genevieve Branom.
A memorial service for Cindi Branom will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Xenia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob McNeely officiating. Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.