Meet Cindy

Cindy was one of the first residents at Bishop Grady Villas (BGV), making our community her home for over a decade. She was cherished at BGV for her infectious humor, deep affection for her housemates and staff, signature hugs, and slobbery cheek kisses.

During her time at St. Mary's Villa, Cindy was supported by our staff with warmth and dedication. We assisted her with daily programs and ensured she made it to her medical appointments. Cindy's mother, who lived nearby in St. Cloud, would visit on weekends to watch TV with Cindy and the other ladies in the villa and took Cindy to church every Sunday.

As her mother's driving became less frequent, our team stepped in to help by taking Cindy to her mother's home for extended visits. Cindy was actively involved in Special Olympics, often participating in bowling, and she played a special role at church by bringing up communion gifts during nearly every weekend mass. Her presence and involvement were greatly valued by all who attended.

Cindy was also known for her culinary quirks—she loved slathering everything with ketchup and jelly and had a habit of hiding bananas under the ice machine. Her playful mischief included a favorite prank: sneaking a six-foot-tall fake tree into the bathroom, placing it on the toilet seat, locking the door, and then crawling out from under the stall. The next person entering the bathroom would find only the top of the tree visible from the stall. If you caught her in the act, she’d give a mischievous grin and say, “Oh man! You caught me,” before crawling back to unlock the door and reposition the tree.

Cindy's vibrant spirit and playful nature were a true blessing to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. While she did pass away in 2017, her memory continues to bring smiles to our faces and a lasting impression on all of us.