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Tillet-Knighten, Cindi - Obituary

Manteo, NC

Cindi Tillett-Knighten, 49, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 in New Bern, NC.

Cindi was a dear loving daughter to her mother, Lydia Love King Tillett of Manteo, NC; and her father, Jack Columbus Tillett and wife Laura of Wanchese, NC. She is survived by her husband, James Jarman Knighten of Japan. She was cherished by her two sisters, Jacquelynn Tillett and husband Richard Saks of Milwaukee, WI and Andrea Tillett McConnell and husband Tad of New Bern, NC; and her brother, Kevin Michael Tillett and wife Carolee of Manteo, NC. She was an aunt, a best friend and a source of joy to her three nieces and nephews, Alexis Malcolm Tillett-Saks, Andrew Builder Tillett-Saks, and Carrie Rose Tillett-Saks. Cindi will be deeply missed by her four aunts and uncles, Jill Cote, Tessie Tillett, Linda Putnam, and Andy Tillett. Her life was enriched by her special friends, Keith and Paul. Cindi loved and was loved by her “babies”, Jack, YiYi, Rose, and Bella. She was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Roy and Carrie King, and Andrew and Margaret Tillett.

Cindi was a dedicated Bruce Springsteen fan who enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was an avid cyclist. Cindi was a certified MRI technologist for 15 years.

Cindi’s family was a cornerstone of her life and she will always be remembered by her many cousins, co-workers and friends. She brought great joy to all who knew her, we will always forever miss her beautiful smile, her hearty laugh, her big hair, and her zest for life.

Donations may be made in Cindi’s honor to the Coastal Women’s Shelter in New Bern , NC.

“We woke up this morning to an empty sky.”

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 3:00 PM at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo.

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