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Livestream Link https://vimeo.com/event/5133463 https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/cynthia-davis-funeral-program/full-view.html Our beloved wife & mother, Cynthia R. Davis departed this life on May 9, 2025. Cynthia, affectionately known as Cece, was born February 26, 1965 in Houston, Texas to the late Leroy Scott and Fannie Eythell. Cynthia accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Bible Days Revival Church, Houston, TX. After graduating from Aldine High School in 1983, Cynthia was gifted from her “seester” Janice Harris with a round trip ticket to Hawaii where she caught a glimpse of the military life and the comradery of an extended family. In June 1984, Cynthia enlisted in the United States Navy as an Air Traffic Controller. Her enlisted services included assignments at Patuxent River, MD and the island of Diego Garcia. Being a person who is always striving to excel, Cynthia applied for and was accepted into an enlisted to officer program, Broaden Opportunities for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST) program. Thus began her career as a Naval Officer. In August 1988, Cynthia was accepted into the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) program at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX. She was commissioned in May 1992, and continued her career in the officer ranks. Cynthia holds the following degrees; a Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in National Resources. During her military career, she served in many high level positions being responsible for multi-billion dollar budgets, assisted in developing investment, personnel, and operational readiness. While advancing through the ranks, Cynthia’s duties included department head liaison and commanding officer, just the name of a few. She deployed overseas in isolated duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. On November 11, 2011 (11/11/11), Cynthia was honorably discharged after 24 years of service. One word that best describes Cynthia was servant. There were numerous facets of her life that impacted numerous people. While stationed in the DC/Maryland area, she continued to be an active member of her church and community. She became a deaconess at Cornerstone Peaceful Bible Baptist in Marlboro, MD. Cynthia was a math tutor and a substitute teacher at various schools and locations. An avid sports fan, Cynthia was the biggest cheerleader and team mother for her son’s Trevon basketball programs. She also was an aspiring writer. In 2017, Cynthia published her first book called, “The Spoken Word-Changing Your Life through the Word.” This book was a collection of devotions to inspire you through different seasons of your life. She returned to Texas with a burning desire to help improve her community and fulfill her life long passion of becoming a school teacher and teaching mathematics. She was one of the first proponents of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) program. For 5 years, Cynthia taught at Hutto High School and impacted the lives of many. Cynthia’s friendly personality is infectious and she’s never met a stranger. During this phase of her life Cynthia’s voluntary services included current President for Friends of the Library, a member of the Chaparral Women's Club and American Legion Hutto post number 302. In 2024, she was the officiating chaplain for the 69th Annual Austin Veterans Day parade. Cynthia travelled to Mozambique as a member of Celebration Church Mission group and served as a Sunday greeter at the Georgetown, Texas location. Cynthia always had a passion to foster and mentor young people as they came into her life. She eagerly shared her humble beginnings and gave hope to those of what they could achieve with their eyes focused on God and a positive mindset. She founded and created a girls’ group called Groomed for Greatness. Teaching young ladies how to use positive affirmations, gain self-confidence, perform basic life skills and trust in the love of God. Cynthia leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband Aubrey Davis, her daughter Cyntera Hayes, her son Trevon Davis, her bonus daughter Tenia Davis, and granddaughter Aubrey. She also leaves, her sisters Janice Harris (Richard) and Tonya Nelson, and brothers Urian Eythell (Diane), Trent Greene, Troy Scott (Desirae), and Terance Scott, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Cynthia Eythell Davis

February 26, 1965 - May 9, 2025