Cindy J. Guffey, 46, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by her family at McPherson Hospital. She was a daycare provider and later was the office manager at Overhead Door Company.
Cindy was born on October 30, 1974, in Fullerton, NE, the daughter of Raymond and Connie June (Meader) Sowards. She graduated from Washington High School (Washington, KS) in 1993 and from Cloud County Community College (Concordia, KS). On November 4, 2000, Cindy was united in marriage to Brian J. Guffey in McPherson, KS.
Survivors include: her loving husband, Brian of the home; daughter, Katelyn Guffey of McPherson, KS; son, Kane Guffey of Ellsworth, KS; mother, Connie Sowards of McPherson, KS; one grandson, Koda McFadden of El Dorado, KS; brother, Craig Sowards (Sandy) of Norton, KS; sisters, Marie Thayer (Steven) of Kearney, NE and Lacy Sowards of Sioux Falls, SD; father-in-law & mother-in-law, John & Kay Guffey of McPherson, KS; sister-in-law, Betty Laney (Josh) of Walton, KS; and many extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: her father; grandparents, Vera Deloras and Vaughn Meader; uncle, John Sowards; and a nephew, Trenton Yianakopulos.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 18, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Lynn Scott officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the Cindy Guffey Memorial Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.