Cynthia (Bryant) Hamood, of Elkhart, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

Cynthia was born July 3, in Chicago, Illinois to Freddie and Wilhelmina Bryant. She leaves behind her parents and four siblings; , Ray (Sandra) Bryant of Kyle, TX, Robert (Peggy) Bryant of Elkhart, IN, Rudy (Sandra) Bryant of Atlanta, GA, Eric (Joyce) Bryant of Chicago, IL.

Also surviving are her children; Vanessa Phillips of Mishawaka, IN, Kenny Phillips of South Bend, IN, Kelli Phillips of South Bend, IN, Isaac Poole of Elkhart, IN, and Keianna Poole of Elkhart, IN. Left to cherish her beautiful memories three grandchildren, Nykeria, David and Jeremiah, and her special niece (who is like a daughter), Tasha R. Bryant of Orlando, FL. Surviving as well is a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, plus other relatives, and her Church family.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny Bryant and her nephew JR Bryant as well as her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Cynthia loved the Lord; she was baptized in Jesus'' Name and received the precious gift of the Holy Ghost (Spirit) at Christ Temple, Cassopolis, MI. Her behavior represented total faith in her Lord and Savior. She was very family oriented, enjoyed family reunions and holidays and was a strong fighter when it came to her family. She enjoyed helping others and teaching children. She was also caring, a great graphic designer, and loved to share with others. She was a lover of the WORD (Bible). She loved studying and reading, sewing and designing in her spare time. Her favorite phrase is "All is well" and her favorite color is purple.


Visitation will be held one hour prior to the 2:00 pm celebration services on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola, Indiana. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola.

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