Cynthia “Cindy” White Hooks

A woman smiling

June 28, 1956 ~ March 13, 2021 (age 64)

Cynthia “Cindy” White Hooks, age 64, of Charleston, SC (formerly of Whiteville), went home to her Savior Saturday, March 13, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late W. Bernard & Leda Larrimore White. Cindy retired from Columbus County Courthouse as Assistant Clerk of Court.  She loved her “courthouse” family and served over 30 years there. Cindy was an avid gardener with a green thumb like her mother.  She enjoyed reading, fishing, and the beach.  She loved her family and will truly be missed. 

Memorial Donations can be made to: Samaritan’s Purse Ministries, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC  28607.

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