Birth date: May 29, 1960 Death date: Oct 22, 2020
Cynthia Lanell Givens was born on May 29, 1960 to Shirley Givens and James Green. She unexpectedly departed this life on October 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father James Green, grandparents Addie Banks, Vernice Give Read Obituary
I didn't even know that my girl died. Such a beautiful person. She took care of her mother and Tootie for a long period of time. Then too find out Ms. Shirley passed a few weeks ago. My heart and prayers are with the family. Rest With God. A true solider
You will be truly missed. I’m still in shock. I know your mom and sister appreciated how you took care of them.
Cynthia was a very good friend of my sister. After my sister passed (over 20 years ago) Cynthia and I remained friends. She had planned to visit with me again out of state but it never happened. Hearing about Cynthia’s passing my heart felt heavy. I couldn’t believe it. She will be dearly missed.
We, grew up on woodland 30th I'm only a year older but we always used to go to the bakery to the store get our candy and just sit on her porch or mines and watch the world go by we talked about any and almost everything so glad that we did get to get in touch with one another again love you always
I cannot express the depthness of this hole and pain in my heart for the one person who was my very best advisor, confident friend and daily contact. We talked about world current events and very personal thoughts daily. Everyone should be blessed to have a friend like Cynthia Givens. She was a very strong force to be reckoned with. I appreciated her faulits but loved her dedication to her family and friends. She loved her family to the moon and back. I was most fortunate to have had her unmatched best friendship for so many years. That bond continues today. I was the most fortunate one that God sent me Cynthia. Cynthia was a rose, but she came with thorns to protect her from the cruelness of the world. Those thorns served as trophies from her past life experiences. Those of us who knew her, appreciated her thorns and the nuances that made her purposeful, wise,
special and unconditionally loving.
Forever grateful for her " keeping it real" on a daily basis,
LORENZO!
I cannot believe I am reading this. My heart is broken. Cynthia and I met in October 1981. Cynthia and I attended the Kansas City College of medical dental assistants. After graduation we remain friends. We would hang out at the local Club around the corner and other times would just hook up and talk on the phone. I am saddened to hear the Cynthia is no longer here. I do know that Cynthia loved her family. Cynthia admired loved and respected her mother Mrs. Shirley Givens. Cynthia always spoke fondly of her sister Ollie Givens or Tootie. When I first met Cynthia Mercedes was a baby. Cynthia loved her some Mercedes Givens. I admire Cynthia for her strength and tenacity rearing her son. Mercedes is now grown man with Children of his own. Cynthia always talked about how much she was so happy to be a grandmother to her grandson and granddaughter. This world would not be the same without Cynthia Givens. Cynthia could walk in the room and light it up just by her personality and her beautiful face. My Cynthia in peace. May God Comfort the Givens family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Felecia Williamson a long time friend
Cynthia and I were class matches.we went to elementary school and junior high and high school together. I use to go over to her house a lot after school, when we were in elementary school.sending my condolences to her family. Praying for peace that passes all understanding
We were so sad to learn of Cynthia's passing. I knew Cynthia when I was a young girl and had not seen her for many, many years. She appeared one day at my door after answering an ad for a Nanny. When I opened the door We couldn't believe it. we were so excited and she joined our family after my son was born. I can just picture her with him. She was so full of life and energy.
We got to know Mercedes and the love she had for him. She was always so proud of him. and later his family. Cynthia was a force who touched so many. I know how much she will be missed. Please know our thoughts, love and prayers are with all of her family.
Amy & Hal Pollack
I have fond memories of Cynthia going back to the 8th grade. We laughed, talked and reminence on the past and present a few weeks before her passing. The Givens Family, especially Ms. Givens and Tootie have my deepest sympathy.
