Obituary of Cynthia Jayne Poff

Cynthia Jayne Ferguson was born on September 9, 1954 in Monroe. She was one of five children born from the union of the late Stanley Ferguson and Arlene (Krueger) Ferguson. Cynthia was a 1972 graduate of Monroe High School and received her License as a Practical Nurse in 1986 at the Toledo School of Practical Nursing. She married the love of her life, William Poff on July 8, 1998 in Toledo. Cynthia was employed at the Rainbow Clinic as a Licensed Practical Nurse retiring in March, 2016. She was funny and had a great sense of humor. Out of the goodness of her heart, Cynthia would do anything for anyone in need. Family was most important to her and spending time with her nieces and nephews gave her great pleasure. In earlier years, she looked forward to summer vacations at the Cabin on Houghton Lake, and spending time with friends playing pool and euchre. In her quiet time, Cynthia could be found reading her favorite novels. Cynthia Jayne Poff, age 62, of Monroe passed away at 5:00am on Saturday October 8, 2016 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. In addition to her grandparents and her father, her passing was preceded by her husband of twelve years, William Poff; and a sister: Gayle Shaw. To cherish her memory she leaves her mother: Arlene Ferguson; two sisters: Linda (Andrew) Bodi and Denise (Ronald) Watkins both of Monroe; one brother: Marc (Theresa) Ferguson of Monroe; one brother-in-law: David Shaw of Monoe; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 12:00pm until a Memorial Service at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 323 Scott Street, Monroe. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe (734)384-5185. Memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration, send a floral arrangement or share a photo at www.merklefs.com; then selecting, Add A Memory.