Birth date: Mar 3, 1952 Death date: Jun 17, 2016
Rita Kay Cindrell, nee Ivy, 64, of Millstadt, Ill. Born, March 3, 1952 in East St. Louis, Ill, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at her home. Rita started teaching in 1978 for the Dupo Community School District where she taugh Read Obituary
Knew Rita a long time, first as a babysitter and the big sister of my friend. She was so kind and caring to so many....especially to my mom when Dad was sick and to Robyn and I when we were dealing with my mom's illness. I truly appreciated her friendship as a fellow teacher and came to appreciate her patience and common sense when I became Union President. She was always willing to offer suggestions or lend a hand, truly an angel on Earth to so many. Fly high with your new wings and nothing to stop you Rita.
Rita was a big hand when my sister died. She knew her also so my youngest daughter would not leave my side after this happened. So she saw this in her at the testing for preschool. She didn't really need it at that time but she would try to get her in just to get her use to be away from me and get use to other adults and kids.She got to meet her when my oldest daughter was in preschool 3 years earlier. So after that everytime I would see her she always asked how we where doing? She knew my oldest brother and my mom and mother in law from attending the field trips we took. I will have my heart and prayers for the family.
Lorene
Mrs. Cindrell changed our lives. She was compassionate, understanding and willing to share her knowledge with me regarding learning disabilities and special education at a time I needed it most. Mrs. Cindrell was constantly looking to improve learning conditions for both of my children because she knew what a difficult start they had and she knew how hard I was working to help them. To have someone like Mrs. Cindrell in my corner at such a difficult time is something I will always be grateful for and I could never thank her enough. I am deeply sorry for your loss and hope that you can take some small comfort in knowing what a powerful and loving force she was, in the lives of my kids and our family and I am sure many, many other children and families as well.
I just want to say Rita was a wonderful lady. I worked under her supervision. She was always so kind to me and she had a deep love for her students. She Was amazing. I could never put into words how she was loved and respected. I'm sure she will be missed by many. My heart goes out for her family. My husband and I will continue to be praying for all of you. Please let me know if you need anything. Sandy Massie.
