Cynthia F. York , age 60 of Shelbyville and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Major Hospital in Shelbyville following a blessed and fulfilling life.  She was born July 15, 1960 in Elwood, the daughter of Travis and Nancy Roberta (Blanton) York.  Cynthia was always referred to as "Flo" by her closest family members.  Cynthia was a 1978 graduate of Madison Grant High School and later attended Ivy Tech College to major in legal secretary studies.  She earned an Associate's Degree.  She formerly worked as a waitress, a home health nurse, and worked at Red Gold for several years.  Cynthia had a strong faith in the Lord and was known for her willingness to help others.  Cynthia formerly attended the Curtisville Christian Church while raising her girls.  She worked through health challenges during her life, and continued to keep an upbeat, caring attitude toward everything.  Cynthia enjoyed music, tanning, rummage sales, camping, and drinking Mountain Dew.  More than anything, she absolutely adored spending time with her beloved grandchildren.  Cynthia touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Cynthia's family includes 2 daughters, Angie (husband Chris) Schonfeld of Rushville and Kattie-Jo Lawhorn of Elwood; 4 grandchildren, Kia Powell, Ethan Martz-Powell, Eli Lawhorn, and Nash Lawhorn; 4 sisters, Penny York of Muncie, Diana (husband Steve) Sickman of Fairmount, Pamela (husband Bill) Couch of Merritt Island, Fl, and Marla (husband Bill) Vardman of Merritt Island, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Alexandra York; 2 brothers, Dean York and Travis "Allen" (and wife Linda) York; infant sister, Lana Jo York; and nephew, Aaron York.

A funeral service celebrating Cynthia's life will be conducted at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Rodney Ellis of the First Missionary Baptist Church officiating.  Burial will take place privately in the Elwood City Cemetery.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 4 pm prior to the service on Sunday at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Aspire Mental Health in Elwood through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.