Cynthia Lynn Collins Daniel, 49, died on April 26, 2009 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Olympia, WA., but spent most of her childhood in Smyrna, Ga. She moved to Chattanooga in 2002.

Cindy's life can be summed up in three words: loving, fun and loveable. She endeavored to make people feel loved and accepted. She would often joyfully throw her arms around people and give them a big squeeze. Her love for others was always genuine and generous--just like her love for God.

Even when she was sick, hurting or tired from chemotherapy or cancer, she faithfully attended worship services. She was a member of the Apison Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She made life fun by involving people in social events, playing board games or card games. Just to be sure she would have a game that would be enjoyed by all she stocked her "game closet" with all kinds of games. She had games on hand to entice visitors to play, regardless of age and skill level. Her ready smile and quick wit made the darkest hour glow with joy.

As a result she was loveable. Even most of those with calloused hearts would eventually melt in the warmth of her personality. Her ability to be authentic and transparent was the foundation for deep, meaningful relationships.

Cindy contracted lung cancer in 2005, despite never having used tobacco products. Each year this awful disease claims more lives than prostate, colon and breast cancer combined.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Elmer and Opal Romine of Akron, Ohio and Wayne Collins of Morganton, Ga.

She is survived by her husband, Pastor Greg Daniel; her daughter, Beth and Harlan Tucker; her son, Kristopher and Alice Daniel of Knoxville, Tn.; her grandmother, Myrtle Collins of Morganton, Ga.; her parents, Nelson and Annis Collins of Dallas, Ga.; her brother, Keith and Alicia Collins of Powder Springs, Ga.; her sister, Ruth and William Wittenbrook of Dallas, Ga.; her brother, Timothy and Ginger Collins of Hiram, Ga., and several nieces and nephews.

Cindy on left