It is with greaT sadness that the family of Cynthia D’Anne Allman announce that she passed away January 29, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Cindy was born on July 31, 1955 to Bette McKee and Curtis Duty in Dallas, Texas.
Cindy graduated from Lamar High School in Houston and made her career as a construction superintendent. She was strong-willed and tenacious, with a quick wit and a contagious laugh. Following the death of her husband, she raised her daughters as a single Mom and would say that her greatest accomplishment is the success of her children. She loved her friends, and helping others was a passion. She was a beloved Grammy to her Grandchildren, and they were the light of her life. She loved all animals, and she was quick to spoil all of her Grand-dogs.
Cindy was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ernest Allman, her father Curtis Duty and her stepfather James McKee. She is survived by her Mother Bette McKee, Her Children Christa Durham (Jeremy Durham) and Candice Rafiei (Poria Rafiei), Her Grandchildren Layla Rafiei, Kayvan Rafiei and Khloe Rafiei, her siblings Terri Hoffer (Harold Hoffer) and Randall Duty, many beloved nieces and nephews and her two cats Boots and Boxer.
Services will be held at Leal Funeral Home 11123 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77079, on Monday, February 3, 2025. A viewing will he held at 5:00 p.m., with services commencing at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Intergroup Association, Inc. in Houston, Texas.
Heartbreaking news . My friend for nearly 40 years . Her laugh was contagious. Cindy raised two incredible women , with respect, love for others , and kept her grandchildren first in her heart . She worked tirelessly in the difficult construction field, creating incredible profits for her employers – her skill was unmatched . I’ll miss the coffee talks , laughter , and most of all her unconditional love . God bless you Cindy and I’ll see you again ! I am certain your beautiful soul is in Heaven now .