Cynthia Marie Brignac

Cynthia Marie Brignac obituary

Cynthia Marie Brignac

Cynthia Brignac Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - DeQuincy on Feb. 19, 2026.
Cynthia Marie Brignac was born on March 23, 1959, and passed away on February 18, 2026.

Cynthia loved swimming, fishing, and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed watching football, especially the Saints, cooking, and gardening. She was a faithful member of Abundant Life Church and cherished time with her family. She will be deeply loved and greatly missed by all who know her.
She is survived by her child, Lindsey Brignac and partner Dylan Pourciaux; grandchildren, Bently Brignac, Gunner Olmsted, and Asher Pourciaux; mother, Rosie Johnson; siblings, Gladys Cryer and husband Michael Cryer, Kathy Boykin, and Neil McCraney and wife Racquel McCraney; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon Brignac; husband, Dennis McDaniel; brother, David McCraney; parent, Neil McCraney Jr.; grandnephew, Chase Cryer; and beloved dog, Bella.
Family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. George Lee Glass will be officiating.

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Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home - DeQuincy

1810 West 4th Street P.O. Box 600, DeQuincy, LA 70633

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