Cindee Cherie Smith Overstreet, 43, passed away January 5 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Brunswick on May 31, 1974 to Charles and Carol Smith. She is survived by her husband Randy Overstreet, sons Chase Adams and Aaron Overstreet, mother Carol Smith, sister Cristee Kinstle (Mike), her niece Caroline, nephew Charlie, and many close family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith.
Funeral services will be held at Chapman Funeral Chapel on Monday, January 8 at 10:00 am with interment to follow at Union Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. Pall bearers will be Ben Mauney, Bill Snyder, Tony Thrift, Chas Strickland, Donnie O'Quinn, and Greg Pinnette.
Cindee was employed by the Glynn County Board of Commissioners for 19 years, 13 of which were dedicated to her role as the Glynn County Clerk. Her exceptionalism was evidenced by ACCG awarding her the 2016 Georgia County Clerk of the Year and the Glynn County Commission authorizing naming the beautiful lake at Blythe Island Regional Park in her honor. She was a true representation of a dedicated public servant. Her time at Glynn County awarded her with treasured friendships with many of her coworkers.
She attended CenterPoint Church and enjoyed her time at the Thursday morning healing service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Cindee loved Jesus and her Christian faith was very precious to her, she wanted to share it with the world.
She loved the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking, fishing, and boating. She liked spending time on the Altamaha River and enjoyed her time with her friends at Paradise Park.
Cindee was married to her soulmate for 15 years. Some of her favorite times were traveling and going on adventures with Randy. Their sweet love for each other was a blessing for which she was very grateful.
Cindee cherished time with her son Chase, especially enjoying the outdoors. She loved being Aunt Dee to Charlie and Caroline, to whom she meant so much. Cindee and her sister Cristee shared a special bond and were always together, they were in fact the best of friends.
Cindee often commented on the fact that God blessed her with a wonderful childhood and loving parents. She had a special relationship with her Daddy, Charles, who passed on to her a strong work ethic and love of the outdoors.
Cindee had so many treasured friends whom she truly loved as family. She lived life to the fullest and always greeted people with a smile. Her positive attitude and beautiful smile, even during times of great adversity, were an inspiration to those who knew her.
She will be greatly missed by the many, many people who love her.