08/12/2026
Cynthia Kay (Coberly) Dycus "Cindy" passed away on August 6th, 2026, peacefully at her home. She was born March 18, 1957 to the late Francis (Frank) Coberly and Helen (Brown) Coberly.
She grew up alongside her siblings, Sue (Frank) Keener, Irene (Gary) Ferguson, and Alesia (Richard) York.
Cindy was hired in 1978 at Walmart in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was one of the original Walmart employees at the new Walmart store. She worked there for 32 years as a cashier. She loved to talk and really never knew a stranger. She would talk to just about anyone, anywhere, at anytime. She knew many people, many of which were former customers she had met while working at Walmart. Often, a former Walmart customer would approach her when she was out just to chat with her. She loved it when these impromptu encounters occurred.
In 1978, Cindy married Jim (Jimmie) Dycus, and they spent the next 48 years together. They had one son, Jeremiah (Jeremy), who she dearly loved. She also dearly loved Lucy, a small, but mighty Chihuahua. She referred to Lucy often as her granddaughter. Cindy and Lucy shared a special bond.
Cindy was a strong and faithful believer. She was a member of Central Christian Church. She loved attending the early service with her mother, Helen, each Sunday sitting in their usual spots, they had long ago claimed. After her mother's passing, she continued to attend church with her sister, Sue. Over the years she volunteered and helped with various activities supported by Central Christian Church, such as: Operation Christmas Child and Central Serve Day among many others.
Cindy loved Christian music of all kinds and enjoyed attending Christian concerts. She loved her family. Her family was of the utmost importance to her, immediate family as well as her extended family. She loved unconditionally, always ready with her support and encouragement and a big bear hug when it was needed, or a shoulder to cry on when needed. She was not shy about expressing to her loved ones how proud she was of them, and how much she cared about and loved them. She loved her family unfailingly and unconditionally. She loved family gatherings whether big or small, and always looked forward to attending family reunions each year.
Cindy loved to travel and was able to visit several places over the years. She went to New York City and The Biltmore Estate in North Carolina with her sister, Sue. She also went to Washington D.C. and Colorado but her favorite place was Florida with it's beaches and ocean. In recent years, she had often mentioned how she wanted to go back to Florida one more time.
Cindy is survived by her husband, Jimmie, her son, Jeremy, her "granddaughter" Lucy, her sister, Irene and Alesia, and sister-in-law-, Linda Shea, and Geraldine Galli.
Cindy had numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She often said she loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children. She also had numerous cousins she loved and felt close to.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents, Father and mother-in-law, Bennie and Imogene, Sister, Sue, Sisters and Brother-in-law, Dorothy and Gayle Settle, Pat and Joe Pickett, Bob Dycus, Richard York, Frank Keener, Charles Galli and Bill Shea.
Cindy leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, laughter and countless memories. She will be greatly missed, but will live on in our hearts. We also take comfort in knowing that heaven certainly gained a beautiful soul. A special thank you to Amanda, Cindy's caregiver.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at West Salem Cemetery, Mt Vernon, Illinois. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Arrangements are in the care of Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home, Centralia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help with Cindy's funeral expenses. Donations may be mailed to Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home 134 S. Elm Street, Centralia IL 62801 or to Sheila Connor 3399 N. Norwich Lane Bonnie, IL 62816. Donations will also be accepted at her graveside service or can be made to the West Salem Cemetery Fund if preferred.
This obituary was lovingly written by Cindy's family.
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