Cindy Owens, 50, of Hayes Rd., Columbus died peacefully June 7, 2011 in Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills in Landrum.
Born in Polk County, she was the daughter of James “Speck” and Hazel Cochran Owens of Columbus. Cindy was a 1979 graduate of Polk Central High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She was a past employee of General Electric for 18 years and was a member of Pacolet Baptist Church.
Surviving beside her parents are a son, Joshua Owens; a daughter, Chelsea Morris; two sisters, Terri and Sherrie Owens, and a brother, Steve Owens, all of Columbus. Also surviving is a granddaughter, Reese Owens.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, with Rev. William Kanupp officiating.
Burial will be in Williams Cemetery, Columbus, with military rites by the Polk County Memorial Burial Squad.
The family will be at the home of her sister, Sherrie Owens, 45 Oakwood Lane, Columbus.
An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.