Cindy K Young, 69, of Orange, Texas, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Orange, following a brave battle with lung cancer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Chaplain H Lynn Fontenot. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m.to 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2026, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Enid, Oklahoma, on September 26, 1956, she was the daughter of Monte Rogers and Saundra Howard Rogers. Cindy grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, where her roots laid the foundation for a life rich in relationships and meaningful work. In 2011, she made her home in Orange, Texas, where she continued to build lasting connections and contribute to her community. For decades, Cindy devoted herself to a distinguished career at AT&T. Beginning as a call center representative, she retired after years as a Telecom Technician, earning respect and admiration from colleagues and peers along the way. She was also deeply involved with the AT&T Union CWA Local 6009, even serving as a Union Executive Vice President, demonstrating her commitment to the wellbeing and rights of her fellow workers. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cindy was a woman of many passions. She cherished spending time with family and friends, creating memories that will forever be treasured. She was affectionately known as “Grandma” by her grandchildren, a role she embraced with boundless love and joy. Cindy had a profound love for travel, never hesitating to explore new destinations and embrace different cultures. At home, she found comfort and creativity in arts and crafts, often retreating to her beloved “she shed”, which became a special place where her imagination flourished and her heart found peace. Cindy will be remembered not only for her accomplishments but for her kindness, her loyalty, and the warmth she offered to everyone around her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Monte Rogers; and her brother, John Rogers.
She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Rodney Young; her son, Brian Johnson; her grandchildren, Derek, Dylan, Dax, Shelby, Christian, and Brianna; her sisters, Debi Gilbert, and Ginger Woods; and numerous other loving family members and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Donald Young, Derek Young, Dylan Young, Dax Young, Justin Boynton, and Hudson Boynton.