Cynthia Lee O'Connor-Lamar

Cynthia O’Connor Lamar (62) was born on October 21st, 1960, in Montclair NJ. Her family moved to Montgomery, AL in the summer of 1971 where she attended Woodley Rd Elementary School, Cloverdale Junior High School, and Lanier High School. She attended Auburn University of Montgomery graduating Summa Cum Laude in just 2 years with a bachelor’s degree. Her 1st job was with Catholic Social Services working with unwed mothers seeking adoptions for their babies. Afterwards, she worked for the River Region United Way for 25 years. She spent her entire career in the service of others, starting Success by Six, SAYNO (substance abuse youth networking organization), and the Montgomery Area Food Bank, among others. She secured FEMA grants for emergency assistance needs in the Tri County Area. She supported head start programs by securing funding to assist in underserved areas. Because of her accomplishments she was nominated for a Women of Achievement award. Cindy was a true servant of God in her daily work. She always turned the conversation away from her, to “how are you?” She truly loved serving others, both in her professional and her personal life. She was a dedicated and loving mother above all. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. Cindy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) when she was only 16 years old. She was a fighter and rarely let MS affect her daily life, but in 2008 she was physically no longer able to work. Retiring was very hard for her because she truly loved her job. After decades of battling with MS, the Lord took her home on June 18th, 2023. Cindy was predeceased by her father, Thomas O’Connor, and her sister Debbie Pettit-Rytlewski. She is survived by her two sons, Will Lamar III (Felicia) and Christopher Lamar (Jennifer), by her mother, Helen O’Connor, her brothers and sisters, Tom O’Connor, Lorraine Booth, Donna Pugh, Helen O’Connor, Suzanne Kyle, and Chris O’Connor, and her five grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. All of these she loved and cherished deeply. Funeral Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church 511 N Memorial Dr Prattville, AL at 11:00am on Friday 6/23/23. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Thursday evening from 6:00 pm. until 8:00p.m.

Cynthia Lee O'Connor-Lamar

October 21, 1960 - June 18, 2023