Cynthia Grim Dellinger

Cynthia Grim Dellinger, of Edinburg, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, Virginia. She was born August 4, 1955, in Woodstock, VA, to Dorothy and James B. Grim. Cindy married Charles Dellinger on September 15, 1973, who survives. She is also survived by her mother Dorothy Grim Bean of Mount Jackson; one beloved son, Wesley Dellinger, and his wife Rhonda Dellinger of Edinburg; two very dear grandchildren, Faith and Christian Dellinger of Edinburg whom she loved so dearly; and one brother, James Michael Grim of Mount Jackson. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Cindy’s father, James B. Grim Jr., and stepfather, Lorenzo Bean, preceded her in death. She was a life long resident of Shenandoah County, a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and attended Lord Fairfax Community College. Cindy was a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and daughter. She was a problem solver who took on difficult tasks with competence and determination. Her passion for hard work and dedication to community service will leave a large void in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed. Cindy was very active in St. Jacobs Lutheran Church and served as a Trustee and Past Chairman and member of the Church Council. From 1980-1987, Cindy worked in the Broadcast field as a television and radio news anchor. She became a licensed realtor in 1987 and was very proud to open her own company in 1991. In 1994, she became a member of United Country Shenandoah Valley. Cindy was very active in the community as well. She served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, was on the Board of Directors for the Mt. Jackson Chamber of Commerce, on the Advisory Board for a local bank, and also on the Valley Conservation Council. Cindy has been a member of the Shenandoah County Republican Committee, representing the Conicville District for 30+ years. In 1987, Cindy was honored to be the first female elected to the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors, securing her seat as an Independent candidate. After being elected, she was asked to rejoin the Republican Committee, which she did and was elected to her second term on the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors as a Republican and served as the first female chairman. Cindy was an active member of the SCRC, serving as a delegate at Republican Conventions, fundraising, assisting with parades and festivals, and holding several Committee offices. She was the Past President of the Massanutten Association of Realtors and served on the Risk Management Advisory Group for the Virginia Association of Realtors. Cindy completed coursework for Accredited Buyer Representative status (ABR), was a Licensed Broker, held a GRI certification, and was a Certified Real Estate Consultant (CCRC). A Community Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 31st at St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, 15226 Senedo Road, Edinburg. Pastors Katie Gosswein, William Fitchett, and Matthew Diehl will conduct a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 2nd, at the First Baptist Church, 116 Lakeview Drive, Woodstock. Burial will follow at the Dellinger Farm Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 1st, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 116 Lakeview Drive, Woodstock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 175, Edinburg, VA 22824; Conicville Fire Department, 57 Conicville Rd., Mt. Jackson; The Dellinger Cemetery Fund, 34 Dellinger Acres Road, Edinburg, VA 22824; or to a charity of choice.

Cynthia Grim Dellinger

August 4, 1955 - January 26, 2019