Cynthia Moses NeSmith, MPA, CFRE, 61, wife of Randall H. NeSmith passed away from complications associated with breast cancer at her residence on Saturday, May 10, 2014. In keeping with her belief that helping others is the noblest cause, Cindy donated her body to science. She was born on October 28, 1952, in Cullman to Ann Mullins Moses and William Phene Moses. Always a voracious reader and lifelong learner, Cindy graduated from Agnes Scott College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and from the University of South Carolina with a Master’s degree in Public Administration. Her professional career was spent in leadership positions in non-profit organizations. Her experience included the administration of museum, cultural center, and disaster relief organizations. In 2001 she founded C.M. NeSmith Consulting, LLC to provide management assistance to non-profit organizations across all of South Carolina. Cindy’s professional memberships included Museums Association of Montana (former Board Secretary), Yellowstone Country Montana Inc. (former Board Vice-President), Job Services Employers Committee (former Board Chair), South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations, Central Carolina Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (former Board Secretary and President) and South Carolina Planned Giving Council (former Board Secretary-Treasurer). She was also proud to have been Chairman of the Kershaw County Democratic Party. Cindy was a killer spades player and also enjoyed playing bridge. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years; two daughters, Robyn Cogdill (Kevin) and Kathleen Nesmith; her grandson, Jay Payne; her sister, Mary Ann Hale (Rob); and her brother, Phillip Moses (Cindy). Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jimmy and Merlene NeSmith. Celebrations of Cindy’s life will be held May 17, 2014 at the historic Louise C. Proctor Hall, Camden, SC beginning at 1 p.m. and on May 24, 2014 at the Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Instead of flowers, Cindy would have preferred a donation to a worthy non-profit organization (local chapters of the American Red Cross, Big Brothers and Sisters, food banks, etc.).
