Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:21 pm

Cynthia Ann Wright Wood, 60, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on September 01, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. She was born December 14, 1965 in Cleveland County, NC, and was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Smith Wright. Cindy worked in hotel management, most recently as the manager of the Marriott, Spring Hill Suites in Concord, NC. She enjoyed staying active and was an avid shopper, enjoying countless shopping trips with her daughters. She was a fan of reality television. Cindy looked forward to the holiday season every year. Each Christmas season began a little bit earlier for her every year. She loved decorating her home and yard and supervising her family, making sure they placed the decor and lights just right. Cindy cherished time spent with her family on vacations. Her yearly birthday mountain trips, her many visits to Florida, and her Disney trips with her grandchildren were some of her favorite memories. Cindy was a dedicated mother, wife, daughter, sister and grandmother, always making sure her family was number one in her life. She possessed such a sweet spirit, everyone around Cindy felt at ease and loved. She always lit up any place she entered. Cindy loved gathering with her loved ones and often hosted family events in order to spend time with those she cared for. The memories created by and with Cindy will live on in the hearts of all those who knew her, and will be cherished for a lifetime by those who loved her.

SURVIVORS: Husband of 27 years: Jacob Slay
Children: Kristin Scott, Alyssa Wood (Steven Conrad), Lacie Gantt (Ryan), and
Brennen Wood
Siblings: Timothy Wright (Anita) and Lisa Cash
Grandchildren: Connor Veara, Bryce Scott, Peyten Wood, Jaxon Wood, Asher Gantt, Eden Gantt, and Amelia Gantt

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Pastor Michael Spargo officiating

VISITATION: Friday, September 4, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, KIngs Mountain, North Carolina

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA