Cindy Jean Countryman
Cynthia “Cindy” Jean Countryman of Emporia died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the University of Kansas Hospital. She had acute lymphoblast leukemia. She was 48.
The daughter of Melvin and Sue Ann Suther, she was born July 22, 1958, at Frankfort. She married James Countryman on May 27, 1978, at Emporia. He survives.
Mrs. Countryman was an active member of the Emporia Congregaton of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 30 years.
She is also survived by her children, Abbie Countryman and John Countryman, both of Emporia; and her stepchildren, Anita Countryman Brunner, Patty Countryman Fancher and Toby Countryman, all of Emporia, and Michael Countryman of Eureka; her father and stepmother, Peg Suther of Frankfort, who helped rear her; three brothers, Jerry Suther and Tim Suther, both of Frankfort, and Michael Suther of LaPorte, Colo.; two sisters, Amee Suther Kenworthy of Frankfort and Sarah Suther of Shawnee; and many grandchildren. Her mother died earlier.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The family suggests that, instead of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Kingdom Hall and sent in care of Charter Funerals - Emporia Chapel, 501 W. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS 66801.