09/15/2025
Cynthia C. Long
Cynthia C. Long, age 61, of Northport, Ala., passed away September 13, 2025 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Shannon Moses and Bro. Tony Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Arbor Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Magnolia Chapel North directing. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
Cindy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Greg; sons Connor (Kelsey), Hayden (Anna); parents, Bobby and Jeanette Connell; and brother, Bobby Connell. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Pam (Hootie) Daniel, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mitt and Lula Connell, John and Eula Averette; special niece Layla Hill; and best friends Jimmie and Janice Kuykendall.
Cindy graduated from Northside High School in 1982. At Northside, she met her soul mate. They dated throughout high school and married on August 6, 1982. Cindy began working at PPG Industries to support them while Greg attended college. After he graduated, she continued to work and entered college part-time and graduating magna cm laude in 1994 from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in math education. She began teaching at Northside in 1994, and while teaching, she returned to school and earned a master's degree in administration in 1999. She remained in the classroom until 2009, when she was promoted to Assistant Principal at Northside, and in 2014, she was named Principal. She retired in 2018 and was blessed to spend her entire career at Northside. Her greatest joy was seeing former students become successful in life.
Cindy was a born-again believer in Jesus who loved her church family and her Sunday School class at Chapel Hill. She was a teacher in the Awana program for many years, helped in the church nursery, and thoroughly enjoyed helping with the annual church car show.
Cindy's pride and joy were her sons. She enjoyed traveling far and wide to see them play sports and was always their biggest and loudest supporter. Her love for her sons was very deep. They were truly 'momma's boys' and she would have done anything for them.
Cindy loved her husband as he loved her. They were not only husband and wife, but also best friends and soulmates. She enjoyed their time spent at the beach and attending Alabama football games with their boys. Wonderful memories were made during these trips. She enjoyed spending time with friends, traveling, eating at new restaurants, and gathering with friends to cheer on the Tide.
Pallbearers will be cousins Tim Carroll, Jimmy Doughty, and great friends Ed Cooper, Stan Acker, Gary Maluda, Larry Mims, and Larry Robertson.
Honorary pallbearers are classmates from the Northside class of 1982, former students, and colleagues from her years at Northside. Also, Tony Brown's Sunday school class, Melanie Dutton, Teresa Cooper, Angela Maluda, Kristi Acker, Brenda Campbell, Anne Mims, Teresa Roberston, Todd and Tammy Hall, Tom and Stasha Morrison, David Patrick, Jenny Pearson, Terry and Teresa Guin, Lance and Kristi Green, Yvette Clark, Heaven Kirkley, Jimmy Rogers, Gwen Harper, Jackie Hudgins, Terry Carroll, Gloyce Skelton, and friends from the Northside community.
The family would also like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Chapel Hill Baptist Church, Dr. John Miller and the wonderful staff at Hospice of West Alabama, Dr. Rebecca Arend with O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, and Dr. Samuel Marcrom - UAB Radiation Oncologist for their care and support during this time. We also want to thank everyone for the calls, texts, cards, food, and especially the prayers.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, or the building fund at Chapel Hill Baptist Church, 8790 US-43, Northport, AL 35473
Cindy was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Her passing has left a void in our hearts, as well as the hearts of friends and many others whose lives were touched by her. We ask that you remember Cindy by the way her life was lived and for the profound impact she had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Cindy, your light will continue to shine brightly through us. We will miss you dearly but have comfort knowing you are now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.
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