CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Cynthia Denise “Cindy” Heavner Dean, affectionately known as “Mama Dean,” age 70, of Cherryville passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Atrium Health Cleveland. 

She was born March 17, 1954, in Cleveland County to the late David Phillip “Junior” Heavner Jr. and Edith Patterson Heavner.  She retired from Clyde Short in Retail Sales.  Cindy was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and UNC Tarheels.  She also loved the Hallmark Channel, watching Gunsmoke, and Gone with the Wind.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dean Jr.; brother, Farrell Reynolds; and sister, Debbie Heavner.

Survivors include her children, Brandon Dean, Josh Dean, and Courtney Dean Johnson (Ben); grandchildren, Raegan Hoyle, Reese Hoyle, Tate Dean, and Bristol Clinton; and great-grandchild, Sage Wilson.

The family received friends at the home, 5409 Dellinger Circle, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.  A private burial will be held at a later date at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Autism Society of North Carolina, 8307 University Executive Park Dr #231, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com

Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services of Cherryville, N.C. is serving the Dean family.