Birth date: Sep 27, 1958 Death date: Mar 19, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Joyce Harper, 67, of Jackson, MI, passed away surrounded by her children, on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital. Cindy’s family and friends will gather from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 25, Read Obituary
What I will always remember about Cindy is her confidence and her kindness. When I first met her in 7th grade we hit it off so well we had a connection that lasted until adulthood. With many of our classmates Cindy held a place in all of our hearts in one way or another.
Sending love and prayers.
Terralyn Brown
I’m so sorry for your loss. Cindy was always kind to me when she began working in the division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine. She helped me through some difficult times and always gave thoughtful, sound advice. I used to tell her she should become a supervisor because she was a natural leader and truly led by example. She never wanted that role, though, because she genuinely loved working with the faculty. She was someone I could always confide in, and I will always appreciate her guidance. She will be truly missed.
Sonya Williams
Dear Rick, Michelle, and Tom and Wendy, Amanda and Michael,
So many sweet memories of Cindy. One of my first was hanging out on a summer day at the lakefront in front of her house. I fell in with my street clothes on. Cindy and Mrs. Binsack came to my rescue with dry clothes while mine dried! Cindy and I were also freshmen and junior varsity cheerleaders together. We always made others chuckle with how Cindy, height challenged, would mount onto my shoulders (I was an amazon at 5’9’’) The shortest on the squad mounting the shoulder of the tallest on the squad. We made so many fun memories those years along with Terralyn Cole Brown. At the end of our junior year, I discovered I was running for senior class president when my name was announced on the PA as one of the candidates. I was baffled. I did not fill out an application. I then learned that Cindy took out an application, signed my name and got the classmate signatures needed. I was then elected to the position. Cindy always believed in me and encouraged me. I know this followed her all of her career. She would be that nurse that advocated for her patients. She was feisty, lovable and with a big heart. Her mom, your grandmother, was the same.
When Cindy and I caught up a few years back, it was as if we had never been apart. I only wished we could have shared more over the years. I am thankful she had her family, her patients and her flowers to channel her deep reservoir of love.
Rick, thank you also for your friendship with my brother. You and Cindy meant so much to us.
I am in Florida so I will not be able to attend Cindy’s funeral. May Cindy’s spirit and memories be a reminder of all that is good in the world. She is that to me.
Sending prayers and love,
Sandy Georgopoulos Kreps
I don’t believe I ever met Cynthia. But I worked with her daughter Wendy for a long time. If she was anything like Wendy the world lost someone very special. My condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
