Cynthia Jean Stitt, age 77, of Grand Rapids, Minnesota went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born December 25, 1946, Cindy grew up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Grand Rapids Senior High School in 1965. After high school Cindy went on to the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities where she earned her master’s degree. Cindy spent her 30+ year teaching career pouring into jr high and high school students. Most of her teaching career was spent at Simley High School in Inver Grove, where she taught photography, pottery and art. On summer breaks Cindy spent her off time taking many adventures and traveling the country. Upon retirement Cindy moved back to her childhood home on Pokegama Lake in Grand Rapids. There Cindy could be found most days working on her stained glass, pottery, photography and glass jewelry all while doating on her dogs Bella and Phoebe. Cindy cherished her family and especially her friends that were like family to her.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Lenore Stitt and her brother John F. Stitt. She is survived by sister-in-law Geri Stitt, nephew Brett Stitt (Beth), nephew Bart Stitt (Tammy) and niece Julie Porter (Dean) along with great nieces and nephews, Erin Stitt, Ethan Stitt, Alyssa Stitt, Zach Stitt and Dakota Porter.
A Memorial for Cindy will be held Thursday, July 11th from 12:00 noon till 3:00 pm. The Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 pm at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights.