Cynthia “Cindi” Ann Hearn, 67, a lifelong resident of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully, on May 15, 2026, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Cindi was born on October 10, 1958, in Hampton, after her twin sister, Kim. In her childhood she participated in Brownies and enjoyed ice skating at the Hampton Coliseum.

She attended Kecoughtan High School and then Phoebus High School, being the first class to attend the newly opened school. During those years she participated in choir, track and Deca. She worked a variety of jobs during high school including Dairy Queen, Orange Julius, Spencer Gifts and the movie theater at Coliseum mall.

On April 22, 1976, Cindi and her friend, Debbie Southall, were involved in a tragic car accident coming from Buckroe Beach when a sand truck collided with their car. Her family brought her home to care for her after the accident left her with a closed head injury and nonverbal at the young age of 17. April 22, 2026, marked the 50-year anniversary of that day. Though the accident was tragic and reshaped a young girl’s vibrant life, she was still the Cindi her family knew and loved. They cared for her as such, priority #1, with love, grace and amazing care.

In the 1980’s Cindi was able to attend the concert and meet Conway Twitty afterwards. He autographed a picture to her, “To Cindi. Hello Darling”, which stayed on her wall to this day. She loved his song “Hello Darling”. She and her mother listened to it every morning.

She became an aunt with the birth of her niece, Katy, and her nephew, Marshall. She enjoyed their visits. Katy and Cindi spent hours watching Nickelodeon and SpongeBob SquarePants.

Cindi enjoyed visits from friends and family. She especially enjoyed visits from her Aunt Pat Milauckas and Uncle Wayne Mardis on Sundays. She would always laugh at her uncle’s jokes. It was a special treat to Cindi when her twin sister Kim would visit. They had a special connection, and Kim would never let Cindi forget she was 7 minutes older. Of course, being a twin, Kim holds onto Cindi’s trade secrets and the antics of their youth. Debbie, being the older sister, felt like her protector. She always said Cindi was never a burden, paraphrasing “she ain’t heavy, she’s my sister”.

Cindi was a joy, full of goodness, love and laughter. She had her own sense of humor, laughing at jokes. She had the biggest smile that would light up a room and make you happy. She loved watching I Love Lucy and Carol Burnett. She would laugh at the punch lines. During the past 50 years since her accident, she has brought joy and happiness to those who knew her.