Cynthia “Cindy” Sanchez (Rode), age 83, passed away January 29, 2026.
Preceded in death by her father,Arthur Rode; mother, Pearl Kicklighter Rode; and her brother, Adolph Rode. She is survived by her brother, Rudolph Rode (Dottie); children, Keith Hodge, Kevin Hodge, Kimberley Walker (Michael), Kerry Wells (Ginny Balli), and Kristin Ramming (Brian); grandchildren, Morgan Wells-Weigum (Wade), Will Hodge, Zeke Knight, Jonathan Hodge, Kyle Hodge, Abigail Hemenway-Brown (Steven), Daniel Hodge, and Jacob Walker (Kaitlyn).
In memory of Cindy who was equally daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, wife, friend, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations. Walden’s Puddle, a wildlife Sanctuary in Tennessee, for her love of owls and other birds and wildlife.
You can also sign up with iGive to have portions of your continuing purchases to benefit Walden’s Puddle. To help others in the fight with lymphoma and leukemia, please keep in mind Blood Cancer United. And for those who knew her love language was food, please consider making a donation to World Central Kitchen.
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