Cynthia Lou (Gatliff) Wallace, 66, passed away on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by family.
She was born Dec. 31, 1953, at Crawfordsville, to the late Bill E. and Phyllis D. (Black) Gatliff.
Cindy graduated from Crawfordsville High School, class of 1972, and attended Ball State University.
In 1985, Cindy married Steve R. Wallace. He preceded her in death in 2007.
Cindy started at Eli Lilly and Company on Nov. 2, 1981, as a payroll operator and retired from Evonik as a quality assurance specialist on Dec. 27, 2016.
She treasured her time with family and friends, spent family vacations at the beach, shared her joy of baking by preparing desserts for loved ones, attended concerts regularly to fulfill her passion for music, and was an avid sports fan supporting Purdue and the Colts.
Surviving are two daughters, Lauren Wallace of Lafayette and Lindsay Wallace and a granddog, Tinsley, of Nashville, Tennessee; along with three sisters, Sheryl (Tim) Starnes and Julie (Dale) Taylor, both of Crawfordsville and Nancy Carmichael of South Bend; sister-in-law Stephanie Serna of California; and 30 (great) nieces and nephews.
Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved dog, Roxy Ray; grandparents; and one niece.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to Natalie’s Second Chance, 10 S. 16th St., Lafayette, IN 47901 in Cindy’s name.
You may sign the guest book and leave condolences at www.soller-baker.com.
