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Cindy Whisenhunt Obituary

Services for Cindy Louise (Farmer) Whisenhunt, 59, Lawrence, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at 360 Church in Lawrence. Burial will be in Winchester, Kansas.

Ms. Whisenhunt died September 6, 2019, at LMH Health.

She was born August 25, 1960, in Lawrence, the daughter of O. Leroy and M. Louise Countess Farmer. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1978 and attended the University of Kansas.

Ms. Whisenhunt worked as a bus driver for USD 345 in Seaman. She also was a bus driver trainer and taught CPR classes. She previously worked at Farmland Industries in North Kansas City and for the State of Kansas in the IT processing department. She had no children of her own, but loved and treated the students as if they were.

She is survived by her mother, M. Louise Farmer of Lawrence; sister, Sue McKelvey of Lawrence; brothers, Jim Farmer of Lawrence, Tom Farmer and wife Kim of Baldwin City; six nephews, Jeremy, Matt, Jordan, Travis, Caleb, and Colby; two great nephews; 5 great nieces and one on the way; and many extra special cousins, aunts, and uncle.

Her father Leroy and brother-in-law, Lee McKelvey preceded her in death.

Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, where the family will receive them from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Logan Elementary Boys & Girls Club, sent in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 10, 2019.
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Cindy and I shared our high points and low ones. I miss her caring, her laughter, her fierce love, and our sisterhood.

Donna Baker

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September 5, 2021

The starting of school and seeing the school busses made me cry. I miss Cindy so much and her laugh still is live in my mind. I can hear her say, "oh, girl" in all the ways that only Cindy could. Peace to you, dear family. Cindy is great missed.

Donna Baker

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September 11, 2020

There are no words to express the thoughts we feel. This we know there is a spoke missing from life's wheel. You made imprints upon our hearts, a print that will never fade or part. We love you Cindy even when we were miles apart.

Prayers for your mom, sister, brother and family.

Patti Hatch and Katherine Percifield

September 14, 2019

I will miss Cindy's smile and hugs so much!! Love you sweet lady! Thoughts and prayers for the family!

Jenise Thompson

September 14, 2019

I was so sorry to hear of Cindy's passing. Her loss will leave an aching hole for her family and friends. May time and wonderful memories bring you some peace and comfort.

Mona Hargadine

September 13, 2019

Cindy will truly be missed by me and her bus kiddos. She always had kind words when she came through the office. I loved when she'd stop and visit. Several students stole hugs from her in the mornings when she came into the office. My condolences to her family. She was a great lady.

Nielle Naylor

September 12, 2019

Cindy was a true sister-friend from the day I met her. I will miss her ferocious loyalty, kindness, and best hugs. I will also miss our most hilarious times together.

Donna Baker

September 11, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Cindy. I remember her from when I lived next door and always liked her. My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

MARY LEE

September 10, 2019

Deepest condolences to Cindy's loved ones. Saddened to hear of your loss, 1 Corinthians 1:3,4.

Mary

September 10, 2019

In loving memory of a sweet soul.

Gayle Schwarzrock

September 10, 2019

One of the most sweetest, kind-hearted people I have ever met. Cindy will be deeply missed by so many, especially all of her kids that she held close to her heart. They absolutely adored her. RIP sweet lady.

Gayle Schwarzrock

September 10, 2019

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