Cynthia J. Nowlin, 64

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Cynthia June Nowlin, 64, of Greenville, died on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Assalley-Young Funeral Home, 118 E. College Ave., Greenville. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Darryl Bolen officiating. Interment will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Greenville at a later date.

Ms. Nowlin was born May 5, 1957, in Vandalia, to Eldon Leroy and Lavada June (Lurkins) Nowlin. 

She was a strong and courageous fighter who battled cancer for the last four years.

Ms. Nowlin was a loving, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend who loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them play sports.

Visiting wineries with her lifelong friends or sitting outside under the canopy reading books were pleasures that she enjoyed. She also loved to plant flowers and had a knack for beautiful landscaping. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family, friends, good books, Cardinals baseball, college basketball, NFL football and her beloved cats.

Ms. Nowlin is survived by her daughter, Lindsay (Chad Stuehlmeyer) Reavis of Greenville; grandchildren, Libby and Cohen Reavis; sister, Laura (Kirby) Knacksteadt of Alhambra; and sister-in-law, Judy Nowlin of Troy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Bruce and David Nowlin.

Memorials may be directed to Bond County Humane Society, 2510 S. Elm St., Greenville, IL 62246.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.