OSAGE CITY, KAN. – Cynthia J. “Cindy” Lindsay, 67, peacefully passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, at Osage City Nursing Center, Osage City, Kan., surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia Jo Lang was born April 12, 1956, in Junction City, Kan., the daughter of Paul E. and Nancy I. (Blanton) Lang.
She graduated from Burlingame High School, Burlingame, Kan., in 1974.
She was joined in marriage to Patrick Duane Lindsay on July 20, 1974, in Burlingame. To this union two children were born, Nate and Jenny.
Cindy worked for a short time at Hallmark Cards, and then worked for Citizens State Bank in Osage City for 25 years. She later worked for Ogden Publications, Topeka, Kan., for nine years before retiring.
She was a member of the Burlingame Saddle Club, and became the club’s first woman president. She was a rodeo queen and held various positions with the club. Cindy was a very active 4-H leader, leading her kids to be very active members. She was very active in the 4-H livestock sale for many years. She was in the Osage County leadership class of 1993. Cindy was also involved in many medical studies, trying to find her a cure for Huntington’s disease.
Cindy had a very active life and was loved by all. In her later years, her love of horses led her to join the Wild Women of the Frontier – she portrayed the character of Prairie Rose Henderson, and performed at events all over the state and country. Through this time, she also raced in the National Barrel Horse Association and won many awards and buckles.
She will be forever remembered by her husband, Pat; son, Nate Lindsay, Osage City; daughter, Jenny (Jake) Wilcoxson, Osage City; brother, David Lang, Burlingame; sister-in-law, Becky Lang, Burlingame; and two granddaughters, Reece and Leila Wilcoxson, of Osage City.
Cindy was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Danny and Randy Lang.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, Osage City. Interment will follow service at Osage City Cemetery. Family will receive friends an hour before service.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hereditary Neurological Disease Center, and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523. Condolences can be left at vanarsdalefs.com.
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